10. “Grätzlmarie” projects: focus on community building

10.2 “Miteinander in die Zukunft” (Together Towards the Future)

A varied programme comprising a flea market, a clothes-swapping event, a health lecture, evening yoga classes and a fire safety exercise was offered for all neighbours in this co-operative housing estate. Over several weeks, good-neighbourly relations were promoted by presenting activities in the common courtyard spaces. The highlight – a community party with kids’ programme, a magic show and a communal dinner in the courtyard – took place on a mild and pleasant Monday. The commitment of residents engenders a healthy and durable community feeling.

"Miteinander in die Zukunft" (Together Towards the Future)

Spectators are sitting on beer garden benches in the inner courtyard of a residential building and watching a showman's performance.

Fig. 45: Together Towards the Future. Copyright: Elisabeth Weihs

PROJECT IDEA SUBMITTED BY: Elisabeth Weihs
TOGETHER WITH: tenants of the housing estate, students of the commercial colleges BHAK and BHAS Wien 10
IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: April to June 2023