Biotope City Wienerberg

Biotope City Wienerberg is a pioneering housing project located in Vienna, Austria. It is situated on a former Coca-Cola factory site and has been transformed into a dense, green residential area. The project features approximately 950 apartments, with two-thirds being affordable social housing. The area is designed to be climate-resilient, incorporating extensive green roofs, facade greening, and large plantings of native species. The project also includes community facilities such as a kindergarten, middle school, shops, and recreational spaces. Biotope City Wienerberg has achieved several notable milestones, including being the world's first GREENPASS Platinum-certified district, indicating its commitment to climate adaptation and sustainability. The project's design has been optimized to reduce heat pollution, increase biodiversity, and manage rainwater effectively. It serves as a model for integrating nature into urban planning, demonstrating that high-density development can coexist with effective greening. The project has been recognized for its innovative approach to sustainable urban living and has been certified as a climate-fit district.