In the Media: In Vienna, the Green City of the Future Is Growing
She explains why she consciously chose not to own a car and how Seestadt’s innovative transport planning enables this lifestyle. Whether it’s the subway, bus, or bicycle – Seestadt offers a wide range of mobility options, making it easy to get to work, school, and leisure activities without a car. This is also reflected in the modal split of Seestadt residents: More than 40 percent of journeys are made on foot, and nearly 40 percent by public transport or bicycle. Another key aspect of the mobility concept is the early construction of the subway station, which was operational in Seestadt before the first residents moved in. This proactive planning ensured that Seestadt residents relied on alternative modes of transport from the very beginning, rather than depending on cars. Read the full article
Austria's largest vocational school building grows climate-friendly
Starting September 2028, up to 7,500 vocational students per year will be trained at the new Zentralberufsschule in Seestadt. For the first time, large-scale use of a cement that generates significantly less CO₂ is being implemented during construction. Later, geothermal energy will provide heating and cooling.
Nelson-Mandela-Platz: climate-resilient hub in the northeast of Vienna
The new Nelson-Mandela-Platz at Aspern Nord station is one of the places where you can literally watch Seestadt taking shape. Where there was a construction site just a few years ago, a square has emerged that is a transport hub, meeting point, and climate solution all in one – making it an important gateway to Seestadt.
