Starting point / motivation

The location is outstanding: the heterogeneous urban area is characterized by strong development dynamics and diverse uses and is accessible via high-capacity transport connections (subway, bus, pedestrian and cycling network, motorway access).

At present, this potential remains underutilized. The area is characterized by extensive land consumption but low land-use efficiency. A high degree of surface sealing leads to overheating in summer. The provision of green and open spaces is insufficient, and the quality of public space has so far played only a subordinate role. The demand for land for economic uses in Vienna is high, while new unsealed areas are no longer readily available.

Contents and goals

The transformation of existing commercial and industrial zones has therefore become a central urban development task. Within this project, innovative solutions will be developed that can also serve as a model for further business areas.

The core of the project is the elaboration of essential components of an urban development framework plan (Städtebauliches Leitbild), serving as a basis for further planning procedures while also identifying concrete measures for climate protection, climate change adaptation, and circular economy with functional industrial uses. The project contributes substantially to high-quality urban development:

It creates new open-space qualities, improves climatic conditions, and enhances the overall quality of stay. This benefits not only property owners and businesses but also the broader urban community.

Methods

The innovative character lies in the integrated consideration of different fields of action (urban design, buildings, open space, mobility, management, communication, infrastructure, etc.) as well as in the combination of various dimensions of sustainability.

Climate neutrality and climate resilience are linked with economic viability and operational requirements. Innovative spatial and functional concepts enhance land efficiency, reduce surface sealing, and create additional employment opportunities per area.

Shared infrastructures such as energy supply, mobility solutions, and social facilities generate synergies. Measures for climate adaptation, increasing the share of green spaces, and designing attractive open spaces contribute to quality and thereby to the long-term strengthening and sustainability of attractive business locations.

Climate-friendly mobility concepts promote environmentally sound transport modes and improve accessibility. Knowledge building and the transfer of know-how on sustainability in the context of district development further strengthen awareness and capacity among key stakeholders.

Expected results

The expected results comprise:

• A spatial and functional concept including catalogues of measures for climate adaptation, mobility, energy, and resource efficiency;
• Models for shared infrastructure and usage concepts that create economic, social, and ecological benefits;
• a transferable process design enabling cooperation between property owners, public administration, and other stakeholders;
• transferable innovative solutions that combine climate protection, climate adaptation, and operational requirements.

Project management

Raumposition GmbH

Raumposition GmbH
DI. Daniela Allmeier
Phorusgasse 2/28, Stiege 2
A-1040 Vienna
Tel.: +43 (1) 92 33 08 92 01
E-mail: allmeier@raumposition.at
Web: raumposition.at