TRUE URBAN SPIRIT

4 VIENNA: NETWORKING THE CITY
REVIVING URBAN SPACES
TOGETHER
In the future as in the past, Vienna will assume responsibility
for the quality of public space as well as of
green and leisure zones. Co-operation ventures with
private actors thus presuppose clearcut and legally
grounded agreements on the use and maintenance of
such facilities, which must ensure long-term public
usability and accessibility. Citizens are increasingly
invited to join in discussions as well as in developing,
working on, and taking responsibility for public space
use and open space design.
Implementation and support of projects for the (noncommercial)
use and maintenance of public spaces by citizens
(e. g. sidewalks, former parking lots, tree grids or larger
surfaces for urban gardening).
Development of strategies for an improved equilibrium
between commercial and non-commercial forms of use
(including simplified procedures for permits for non-commercial
forms of use) in public space and obligatory management
concepts.
Development of guidelines describing desirable qualities
of public, green and leisure spaces (e. g. with a view to spaces
for recreation and social interaction, good-neighbourly contacts)
− in case of negotiations or agreements with project
developers or contractors (co-operative procedures, urban
development agreements, official permits), these guidelines
can serve as a starting-point.
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