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The starting signal for even more affordable housing: The first Vienna City Council committee following its inaugural meeting discussed the zoning plans for the Eibengasse and Biotop Wildquell urban development areas. This lays the foundation for two pioneering urban areas, creating new, high-quality housing for around 7,000 people, including infrastructure, two-thirds subsidized housing, and new parks for an even better quality of life. "These two urban development areas are at the very beginning of their implementation, but they are important building blocks for being able to provide the necessary housing in the future. We as a city have also committed to ensuring that two-thirds of the new housing in all urban development areas is subsidized and thus affordable for the people of Vienna. This is a level of housing provision that is unique in Europe. Furthermore, our high-quality features, such as attractive infrastructure, sufficient green space, and excellent cycle path and public transport connections, are taken into account in urban development areas," says Ulli Sima, City Councillor for Planning and Public Transport. "With these two zoning plans, we are already laying the foundation for two new, vibrant urban districts of tomorrow. We are creating affordable housing and future-proof infrastructure: From attractive public transport and cycling connections to high-quality green and open spaces with versatile uses, everything is included," says Selma Arapovic, club chairwoman and planning spokesperson for NEOS Vienna. 22nd District: Eibengasse Urban District: Climate-Friendly District on the U2 Line. In the coming years, a new urban district will be built on the site between Erzherzog-Karl-Strasse and Langobardenstrasse, on both sides of the U2 line. Around 2,600 apartments will be built in the area, providing living space for up to 6,000 residents. Two-thirds of these apartments are intended for affordable housing. In addition, an attractive, approximately 2.5-hectare public park will be created in the center of the new district, featuring natural elements and forest-like planting to create biodiversity. Numerous new trees will be planted, and biotopes, insect habitats, and wildflower meadows will be created. The existing small "urban forest" on Langobardenstrasse will be preserved and integrated into the newly created park; another has already been planted. Actively usable open spaces for sports and play will be created beneath the subway line. 23rd District: Wildquell Biotope Enables New Public Park. A former paint factory in Liesing is being transformed into a green, car-free district for modern and affordable living. Directly adjacent to the future 'Benyastrasse' S-Bahn station, the former, almost completely sealed industrial area will be transformed into a sustainable and diverse residential area. A real highlight of the project is the planned opening of a previously inaccessible, approximately three-hectare, idyllic park with mature trees and its own spring. The new neighborhood boasts affordable housing - two-thirds of the approximately 900 residential units will be subsidized apartments, also with complementary uses such as a kindergarten, geriatric day care center, a supermarket, etc. - and plenty of green recreational space. The area will be built on as little as possible with compact structures, thus drawing the park into the residential area and providing valuable recreational space and cooling during the hot summer months. Similar to the Biotope City in Favoriten, also co-designed by architect Rudiger Lainer, the Biotop Wildquell project also integrates the city into nature, and nature's regenerative mechanisms are used as tools for coping with climate change. rk photo service: https://presse.wien.gv.at/
