Snack Park Instead of Parking Lot: Vienna's Heat Island Becomes a Green Oasis
The comprehensive transformation of Vienna's largest inner-city heat island is progressing rapidly. True to the motto "Out of the Asphalt," the parking lot between the Wienzeilen is being gradually transformed into a 6,820 m² inviting place with nearly 70 trees, plenty of greenery, and cooling options. As many residents have wished, a spacious green oasis is being created here in the middle of the city, which will be given the melodious name "Naschpark." The popular flea market will remain. The park will be implemented on the part of the former parking lot that is not needed for the flea market. The first trees have already been delivered and are now being gradually planted. Planning Councilor Ulli Sima was on site for the first planting and expressed delight at the progress and visible change.
Biggest Challenge: Park in Vienna-Mariahilf on 100-Year-Old "Roof"
The new trees come from a specialized nursery and were specifically selected for the Naschpark. Among others, silk trees, Judas trees, flowering ash, honey locust trees, ornamental apple trees, and medlars are being planted. The planning for the area was particularly challenging because the site is directly above the Vienna River vault and the subway, which were built around the turn of the century. The new park is being built on the over 100-year-old covering. The surface there is sometimes only 70 cm thick, so each individual tree location had to be carefully examined.
Naschpark: A Park for Young and Old in Vienna
With the 6,820 m² Naschpark, a green, pleasantly cooled open space for young and old is being created in the heart of Vienna-Mariahilf. Where cars once stood, a diversely designed park will soon invite people to meet, experience, and relax. Shady pergolas, cozy seating areas, picnic tables, hammocks, and lawns create space for relaxation and togetherness. A balancing device for children and a small viewpoint with a view into the Wiental complete the offering.
Citizen Wishes Become Reality
The development process of this soon-to-be-completed project began back in 2021 and was characterized by extensive involvement of citizens and experts. A broad-based citizen participation established the essential guidelines for the redesign plans with topics such as greening, preservation of the flea market, space for regional products, and adequate consideration of non-commercial zones.
The "Out of the Asphalt" projects have achieved a record balance in the past legislative period 2020-2025 with 344 projects in all 23 districts. 3,316 trees were planted, 2,745 seating options were created, and nearly 2,000 square meters of water play areas were established. With Vienna's historic greening initiative, the neighborhoods have experienced a massive improvement in the microclimate and thus an enhancement in the quality of life.
All projects can be discovered on the interactive Vienna map https://wienwirdwow.at/
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