OLD INDUSTRY MAKES WAY FOR YOUNG LIVING

A climate walk through the former IBA Neu-Leopoldau district with a focus on climate change adaptation, natural and open spaces and ecology. We will cover a range of topics including allotment garden settlements, old company buildings and avenue trees, new mobility solutions, garden design solutions and community gardens.

2h

up to 15 people

HIGHLIGHTS

Historic building fabric of the former gasworks
Avenue trees along the Marischkapromenade
Mobility concept
Car-free district
Community gardens

During industrialization, several large industrial plants and the Leopoldau gasworks were established along the Nordbahn in Leopoldau. The mixed-use Neu Leopoldau district was built on the site of the municipal gasworks, which was shut down around 50 years ago. The new district is characterized by the inclusion of the factory buildings built in 1912 and the old stock of avenue trees. On our tour, we encounter idyllic allotment garden settlements, building groups and neighborhood houses, community spaces and new solutions for residents’ mobility.

Planners have responded to the challenges of climate change and the needs of young people with exciting projects, and we are also exploring this question. The Neu Leopoldau district was part of the Vienna International Building Exhibition until the end of 2022.