Today, urban renewal includes far more than construction measures. Modern urban renewal means:
- informing residents of the district about developments at an early stage.
- uniting different interests.
- promoting and living cultural diversity.
- and sustainably improving the quality of life in a “Grätzel” (neighbourhood).
wohnfonds_wien supports subsidized residential construction in Vienna and ensures the high quality of renovation and new construction. It coordinates property developers, dwelling owners, municipal departments and service centres of the City of Vienna. Home-owners and residents can participate in a subsidized housing renovation project and have their own four walls converted into a modern apartment with funding from the City of Vienna.
One central instrument is “Blocksanierung” (block renewal). It is coordinated by wohnfonds_wien and involves the promotion of all renovation and construction projects, as well as the development of concepts for the upgrading of entire blocks of buildings including public space.
The “Gebietsbetreuung Stadterneuerung” (GB *, Urban Renewal Offices) has been an important partner in renewal areas from the very beginning. The focus is on engaging the community in contributing towards improving the quality of life in a district. The GB* are an active hub in the region and answer questions about city residence, living environments, and living together in district communities. As a service center with currently five locations, the GB* offers a wide range of free services, including guidance, information, and project work at the district level.
