More Green for Vienna-Donaustadt: "Park of Biodiversity" Grows
Following the groundbreaking last summer and intensive planting work at the "Forest of Young Viennese," the design of the approximately eleven-hectare "Park of Biodiversity" in Vienna-Donaustadt is advancing swiftly.
"Park of Biodiversity" in Vienna-Donaustadt Takes Shape
"With this district park, Vienna is gaining a large new green space that not only serves as a recreational area but also, as the city's first biodiversity park, focuses specifically on the protection and promotion of urban biodiversity," emphasizes Climate Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky. In addition to its importance for the local population, the project is also a pioneering initiative for all of Vienna in terms of sustainability and circular economy.
Sledding Hill, Flower Meadows, and Biotopes for Amphibians
The new park is being developed east of the Hirschstetten bathing pond and will be larger than the Helmut-Zilk-Park with its 110,000 square meters. To model the terrain, soil from nearby construction sites in the urban development area around Berresgasse is being reused. "This maintains the cycle, and the material contributes to the promotion of biodiversity – an example of a city with short transport routes," says Czernohorszky.
The park will include various natural spaces and recreational offerings: walking paths, quiet zones, a sledding and viewing hill, as well as numerous play opportunities. The promotion of biodiversity is the focus: In addition to the sustainable maintenance of the existing forest, 20,100 square meters of new forest will be created. Additionally, toad biotopes, lizard habitats, extensive meadow areas, and blooming dry meadows will be established.
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