1.1 WieNeu+ in brief
Urban renewal in represents the further development of the existing urban structure with regard to buildings and streets on the one hand and the introduction of innovative energy solutions, sparing resource use, a circular economy and the creation of green and open spaces on the other hand. Overall, it is dedicated to comprehensive, climate-resilient transformation and, hence, constitutes an important topic for the future that can also build on a long tradition in .
WieNeu+ is a ten-year urban renewal programme of the City of that is implemented in selected neighbourhoods (“Grätzl”).
WieNeu+ contributes to the preparation of climate- and future-proof solutions for neighbourhoods. In this sense, urban renewal encompasses all aspects that make up life in the built city: buildings, public space and, in particular, the people who live here and take part in these projects and processes.
The programme was launched in early 2021 in the Innerfavoriten area. Since January 2023, parts of Brigittenau (20th municipal district) and Leopoldstadt (2nd municipal district) make up the second WieNeu+ programme area, this time cutting across two districts.
Innovative solutions are pooled, implemented, analysed and rendered available for the City of Vienna on a long-term basis. The key fields of activity are:
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Buildings & energy – exemplary use of new technologies to attain climate neutrality.
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Social neighbourhood & neighbourhood development – activating participation improves the demand-oriented development of future-proof solutions.
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Public space in order to steadily improve the infrastructure, thereby enhancing the quality of urban life.
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The cross-cutting pillar of knowledge and innovation management ensures that the accumulated knowledge and the resulting innovations are relayed to the City Administration and the respective players.