XL-Trees and More Plants: Vienna's Seestadt Becomes Greener
As part of the ongoing re-greening series in Vienna's Seestadt, ten new XL trees are being planted at Maria-Trapp-Platz. This measure complements the already existing 30 trees and aligns with the city's efforts to sustainably improve the urban climate. In addition to the trees, 1,300 square meters of new green spaces and a 35 square meter water feature are being created. The work began this week and is expected to be completed by the end of June, as reported by ORF.
Re-greening of Maria-Trapp-Platz for a Better Urban Climate
City Planning Councillor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) emphasizes the importance of these measures: “We are in the midst of a major transformation process. I am pleased that after the large-scale re-greening in the Seeparkquartier, we are now also making Maria-Trapp-Platz a climate-friendly meeting point in Seestadt!” The square, which previously resembled a concrete desert, is being transformed into a vibrant and inviting space.
The new and re-greening of Maria-Trapp-Platz is part of an extensive project to improve the urban climate in Seestadt. In recent years, several squares have already been unsealed and made greener. Since 2022, a total of 44 XL trees have been planted and over 2,500 square meters of space have been unsealed.
Engagement of Residents and Associations in Vienna's Seestadt
The initiative for these changes was significantly driven by residents and the association SeeStadtgrün, which has been advocating for more greenery in Seestadt for five years. A petition that gathered more than 1,700 signatures was submitted to the municipal council committee. Katarina Rimanóczy from the association also speaks up: “From our perspective, these are the first measures. There is still a lot of potential space in the Pionierquartier that has little greenery.”
For the necessary measures for further greening, an online list with ideas prioritized by importance has been created, making the current status visible. According to SeeStadtgrün, there is still a great need for re-greening projects in the rest of the Pionierquartier.
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