REPORT of the VIENNA IMPLEMENTATION LAB – KAGRAN CENTRE Nr

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WERKSTATTBERICHT NR. 111 REPORT OF THE VIENNA IMPLEMENTATION LAB – KAGRAN CENTRE Nr. 111 19 –21May2010 ina Austria Vienna, IMPLEMENTATION LAB OF THEVIENNA REPORT STADTENTWICKLUNG

Kagran Centre

WERKSTATTBERICHTE

REPORT OF THE VIENNA IMPLEMENTATION LAB

19 – 21 May 2010 | Vienna, Austria

KAGRAN CENTRE �

Prepared by: Huibert A. Haccoû

TablE Of cOnTEnTs �

04 � Preface

01. Introduction 06 Case Study Area � 08 Problem Statement �

10 � 02. Implementation Lab Programme

03. Assessment of Problem Statement 13 Summary of Presentations by Different Experts (see also Annex B) 15 Questions and Answers Clarifying the Problem Statement

18 04. Case Study Kagran Centre and District 19 Report of Subgroup 1 � 26 Report of Subgroup 2 � 34 Report of Subgroup 3 � 40 Report of Subgroup 4 �

43 � 05. Summary of Findings

06. Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache 50 Implementation Lab Neues Zentrum Kagran � 52 Planungsgebiet � 53 Ergebnisse � 61 Format des Implementation Lab �

72 � A _ Annexes A List of Participants and Résumés �

86 B _ Presentations 87 Introduction by Huibert A Haccoû � 90 Case of Kagran by Volkmar Pamer and Andreas Trisko � 93 Case of Munich by Walter Buser � 95 Case of London by Cate Le Grise Mack � 97 Case of Oslo by Brede Norderud � 100 Case of Amsterdam by Femke A. Haccoû 105 Case of Lisbon and Barcelona by João Pedro Costa 110 Case of Portland, Oregon (USA) by Arun Jain 114 Case of Maryland (USA) by Gerrit Jan Knaap 117 Case of Berlin and Multimedia Use for Public Space by Sascha Glasl

120 C _ Implementation Lab Format 122 International Intervision Institute 124 Impressum

3 attraktiver öffentlicher Raum und selbstbewusste architektur

Die Donaustadt ist ein sich dynamisch entwickelnder Bezirk. Ihre Besonderheit ist ihre Vielfalt von Natur, dörflich-ländlichen Struk- turen bis zur modernen Hochhausarchitektur. Die spezielle Heraus- forderung für den Zentrumsbereich Kagran ist, nicht nur Gebäude mit moderner Architektur zu errichten, sondern Augenmerk auf die Entwicklung eines attraktiven urbanen öffentlichen Raumes mit Aufenthaltsqualität zu legen. Die Menschen sollen sich wohl- fühlen und alle Annehmlichkeiten eines modernen Stadtzentrums erleben.

Gerne unterstütze ich die Ideen und Ergebnisse des von der für Stadtteilplanung und Flächennutzung verantwortlichen Mag- istratsabteilung MA 21B initiierten Workshops, zu dem maßgebli- che internationale und österreichische Expertinnen und Experten zwischen dem 19. und 21. Mai 2010 in Wien zusammentrafen. Eine Kernaufgabe in diesem breit angelegten Workshop „Implementation Lab Neues Zentrum Kagran“ war, Maßnahmen zu einer Verbesserung des städtebaulichen Erscheinungsbildes und einer entsprechenden Urbanität des gesamten Zentrums- bereiches zu entwickeln.

Der engagierte Meinungsaustausch und die Zusammenarbeit von lokalen Akteurinnen und Akteuren und Fachleuten aus verschiedenen Bereichen wie Stadt- und Regionalplanung, Architektur, Umweltwissenschaften, Verkehrsplanung, Wirtschaft, Marketing, Soziologie, Verwaltung und Politik zeigte mit frischen Denk- und Lösungsansätzen neue Chancen auf, diesen prominenten Stadtraum aufzuwerten und zu verwirklichen, um ihn für alle Menschen erlebbar zu machen.

Norbert Scheed Bezirksvorsteher für den 22. Wiener Gemeindebezirk

4 Preface

The central area of Kagran is a place of great opportunities and significance. With the district administration on-site and an adjacent big shopping mall, it has high centrality. It is also well connected to the road network and all modes of public transport. However, some structural problems exist as well. Over time, numerous large-scale utilisation types and housing projects constructed in several phases after the Second World War were scattered across this central area. Because of scarce open space for pedestrians and cyclists, the area lacks what one might call “human scale”.

This is why this site has a long planning history. A lot of effort has been invested, and several urban planning competitions have tried to find solutions for the area. The key focus of these earlier planning scenarios was almost always on large-scale interventions and on trying to find the ideal spots for important forms of use such as housing, offices, schools and other functions. Yet something was missing – one might call it the “story behind the place” – and only few planning proposals truly entered the implementation stage (the projected New District Centre Kagran building in Adolf-Schärf-Platz is an important and positive exception).

So we saw an urgency to take a step forward and contemplate the structural problems of central Kagran in a more organised and profound manner. And this is where the Implementation Lab idea comes in. We thought it suitable to take a closer look at this area and to develop a viable planning approach. As it turned out, this worked perfectly, thanks to the brilliant people who participated in this three-day workshop and shared their idealism and ideas with us. As can be seen below, we came up with a sort of programme comprising different interventions at all levels as well as numerous planning ideas and propositions for the site.

The Implementation Lab was the first and most crucial step to repro- gramme and redefine the area. It gave shape to the challenge; now we must continue our work to make this area a more people-friendly place able to cope with all requirements of a true centre for the north of Vienna.

Andreas Trisko Vienna City Administration Municipal Department of Urban District Planning and Land Use Head of Section for the 22nd Municipal District of Vienna

5 01. INTrOducTION CASE STUDY AREA

Situated on the northern bank of the Danube, Vienna’s 22nd municipal district Donaustadt is one of the Austrian capital’s most dynamic areas. Kagran is its central part and home to most central functions, such as District Office, library, adult education centre, etc. Additionally, there are a huge shopping mall – the biggest of its kind in Vienna –, an international school, an ice-hockey stadium (home of the Vienna Capitals) and numerous local, regional and international schools. The area is very well served KAgrAn Centre by public transport including the Under- ground line U1 (conducted aboveground in the area) as well as several tram and bus lines. It is a hub also in terms of individual traffic, because several main roads intersect here. Overall, the whole area looks rather heterogeneous, un- structured and not attractive. N

In the near future, some dramatic Map 1: Case study area, situation within city boundaries changes in the area will have an impact on the urban fabric. Straight at the site of the Underground station, a new District Office Center will be built as the new location for the district government, adult education centre, library, shops, a hotel, flats and a new central square.

Three other development sites are situated close by: Donaufeld (mainly residential), Brachmühle (mixed use) and aspern Vienna’s Urban Lakeside (mixed use) a little farther away.

Within visibility range, there are the high- rises of Donau City and the Vienna In- ternational Centre of the United Nations, which equally influence this central district area.

6 Map 2: Arial view, regional

Map 3: Arial view, local

Introduction 7 � Problem Statement the following general questions arise in 2. The crucial question is how to interlink all connection with the expected dynamic these sites, with special consideration given developments in this area: to the existing main roads and the shopping mall, which both serves a crucial and important 1. How should an urban development look like function and creates a barrier within the fabric in physical and use-related terms? For the of Kagran as a whole. zones referred to by the letters below, see the 3. How can public space be recaptured? coloured areas in Map 4: Facts. 4. Are large-scale interventions or small-scale - SP – Schrödingerplatz. After the demolition interventions required? of the old District Office buildings, this area 5. How can all developments be implemented? could accommodate a wide range of possible How can the process be designed (e.g. for uses, e.g. museums, galleries, housing, etc. a new museum in Schrödingerplatz)? - LH – Lettenhaufen. A mainly residential area with transformation capacity at its periphery. Map 4: Facts Because of the existing property contracts, the change will be gradual; thus a constructive Ice -hockey stadium New Centre Vienna public transport depot VPT strategy and process design is called for. - PS – former school ground (professional

school). Close to one of the main radial Vienna International arteries, the site is important not only because Main road School of thevicinity to the hub but also in terms of Main road visual connectivity; density vs. negative impact on lines of sight. - VPT – area of the Vienna public transport depot. Since it is close to the future new office Shopping mall quarter, the question arises of how to deal

with the related configuration and connections.

Underground line U1

Map 5: Professional Schoool PS Lettenhaufen LH Schrödinger Platz SP Facts, greater area around Kagran Centre Development Area Brachmühle Development Area Donaufeld Aspern Vienna ’s KAGRAN CENTRE urban lakeside

Donau City

Old -danube recreation Areas

8 Introduction a Site 1 Axis new District Centre Kagran (nDCK/ Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) – Donaustadtstrasse/ Schrödingerplatz How to develop better links, especially for 2 pedestrians; how to develop the area of Schrödingerplatz after clearing the site? How to improve the situation of public space? What to do with small-scale housing in Lettenhaufen? �

4 a Site 2 Axis new District Centre Kagran (nDCK – Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) – Attemsgasse 3 1 How to integrate this area better into Kagran Centre? How to develop the axis to make it an attractive and distinctive part of the area?

a Site 3 Axis new District Centre Kagran (nDCK – Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) and shopping mall, Old Danube waterfront How to link Kagran Centre to the waterfront, especially for pedestrians and cyclists? Is it possible to make the Old Danube recreation Map 6: Four areas of concern area part of the prospective redeveloped centre? Is there a need for this?

a Site 4 Overall assessment of the area How to create a distinctive centre for the 22nd municipal district Donaustadt? What makes the place? How can the area be recaptured for attractive public use?

Fig 1. General proposition for future development on the site of the New District Centre Kagran.

The jury of the architectural competition will adopt a decision in late 2010. > www.neueszentrumkagran.at

Introduction 9 02. THE ImplEmENTATION LAB PROGRAMME

the Implementation Lab was held at the offices several sites were indicated (see maps 1–4 and of Municipal Department 21 B in rathausstrasse dossier). � 14–16, Vienna, 3rd floor, room 304. Possible development zones include the school All participants were given a portfolio contain- area along Wagramer Strasse, the area of the public ing the study case dossier “Kagran Centre”, an transport provider Wiener Linien, the NDCK parking updated programme, a final list of participants lot (new developments include flats, private and as well as the résumés of the international and municipal offices), Schrödingerplatz. � national experts. Instead of focusing on the local and regional scale, three groups were requested to focus on three Day 1 | Wednesday, 19 May 2010 different parts of the area, all containing a series of different sub-areas. Additionally, one group was to 09.30 > Official welcome by the project manager for concentrate on the area as a whole. � the 22nd municipal district, Andreas Trisko. Main issues to focus on were: � General programme introduction and introduction of - Should Vienna go for small-scale or large-scale participants by Huibert A Haccoû. interventions? - How to recapture public space for the people? 09.45 > Introduction to the study case area by - What is the most workable and productive process Volkmar Pamer/Andreas Trisko. design given the available budgets?

Apart from the introductory study case dossier, the After introduction of the study case, some questions following focal points were presented: were posed for clarification purposes. These and the In the environs of the Kagran include several other relevant answers can be summarised as follows: developments of note Donau City, Brachmühle, the Q: Is Vienna running out of space? Old Danube recreation area and Donaufeld. A: Yes, Vienna expects to grow to two million Kagran is situated at the intersection of two major inhabitants. axes. It includes the U1 Underground line and functions as a public transport hub. Q: Why invest in this area instead of others? Around this junction of two main traffic arteries, A: The area is centrally located and well connected

10 Day 2 | thursday, 20 May 2010

The second day was entirely dedicated to brainstorming sessions in four subgroups, each focusing to both city and Donauzentrum (shopping mall); the on a specific area of concern. present facilities can be used (Kagran Centre). Now that the borders in Europe are down, Vienna has The four subgroup sessions were guided by regained a hinterland, which makes it an attractive facilitator teams consisting of city to live and invest in. Martijn Kramer and Femke Haccoû for Subgroup 1 Q: Why has the area deteriorated despite so much Focusing on axis New District Centre Kagran critical mass? � (NDCK/Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) – Donaustadtstrasse/ A: Developed in the 1960s and 1970s, it has been Schrödingerplatz. Main issue: how can we get neglected since. The question is how to improve it. � people to move around in public space?

Q: Is there a description of the architectural competi- Karolina Krosnicka and Huibert Haccoû ´ tion, and why was it formulated in this way? � for Subgroup 2 A: Yes, this will be provided. The focus is on public Focusing on axis New District Centre Kagran (NDCK/ � space as a link between the different lots encircling Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) – Attemsgasse. � the area. � Main issues: how to interlink current (scattered) and 10.30 > Reference cases: 12-minute presentations future developments? Extra problem: ownership of from Oslo (Brede Norderud), Lisbon and Barcelona � agricultural production (farmers) in this area. � (João Pedro Costa), Portland/Oregon (Arun Jain), Munich (Walter Buser), London (Cate Mack), Wash- elsbeth van Hijlckama Vlieg and Arun Jain ington (Gerrit Jan Knaap), Amsterdam Zuidas for Subgroup 3 (Femke Haccoû), Berlin and multimedia use for Focusing on axis New District Centre Kagran (NDCK/ public space (Sascha Glasl). � Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) and shopping mall, Old See below for a summary of presentations. � Danube waterfront. Main issues: how to link Kagran Centre to the 13.00 > Breaking up for a bus ride (with lunch “on cinema, present gardening school area and Danube the run”) to Danube Tower (Donauturm) for a tour banks? It is dominated by infrastructure: roads and d’horizon. � Underground (running aboveground). 13.30-14.30 > Site overview from the top of Danube Tower. � Birgit Hundstorfer and Volkmar Pamer 14.30-17.30 > Site overview on foot and by bus. for Subgroup 4 Visits were guided by source persons from Vienna. Overall assessment of the area around the Under- See photo gallery in Annex 2. � ground station Kagran. 19.30 > Welcome dinner at Gastwirtschaft Main issue: how to connect all developments in this Blauensteiner “Zur Stadt Paris”. � area and relate them to the other areas, e.g. Donau 21.30 > End of Day 1. � City, etc.?

Implementation Lab Programme 11 the subgroups consisted of the following persons:

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4

Martijn Kramer and Karolina Krosnicka´ and Elsbeth van Hylckama Birgit Hundstorfer and Femke Haccoû Huibert Haccoû Vlieg and Arun Jain Volkmar Pamer

Lolita Cace João Pedro Costa Walter Buser Marek Dinka

Gerald Gruell Susanne Fabian Sascha Glasl Philipp Fleischmann

Brede Norderud Elfrieda Göpfrich-Millner Gerhard Jakisch Thomas Hotko

Norbert Scheed Thomas Keller Alexander Schäfer Gerrit-Jan Knaap

Gregor Stratil-Sauer Miroslav Mojžiš Jens Sonderegger Catherine Le Grice Mack

Andreas Trisko Joachim Vallant Andreas Zoufal Lorenz Potocnik

Markus Vogl

> Day 2 Day 3 | Friday, 21 May 2010

09.00 > Introduction and Q&A; � 08.30 > Introduction, formation and instruction Plenary assessment of problem statement and, of task forces. if appropriate, reformulation of problem statement/ � 09.00 > Working sessions of task forces for key areas of concern. � recommendations. See below for questions and answers and 11.15 > Presentation of PowerPoint slides or posters discussion on problem statement � of recommendations and comments by members 10.30 > Coffee break. � of the architectural competition jury (Ms. Schreieck 11.00 > Working sessions of subgroups, and Mr. Berger). starting with observations. � 12.30 > Leaving for lunch by tram to an upcoming See Observation and Suggestions below. � multicultural district. 12.30 > Lunch. � 13.30 > Lunch at Turkish restaurant Kent. 13.30 > Working sessions continued with 15.00 > End of programme. suggestions. � See Observation and Suggestions below. � 17.30 > End of workshop sessions. � 19.30 > Dinner at Strandcafé. Facilitators sit together for task force formation and focus for recommendations. � 22.00 > End of Day 2. �

12 Implementation Lab Programme 03. AssEssmENT OF PROBLEM STATEMENT

03.1 Summary of Presentations by As a result, London built a number of new bridges Different experts (see also Annex B) and walkways; the change in air quality, confidence and life quality is tangible. The initiative ended with Improvement of public space in central Munich – the setting-up of the Coin street housing corporation. Walter Buser. Lots of housing developments have taken place; To attract investors, a plan to position shops “in the thus the area is again inhabited. right place” is required. A mixed-use approach was employed for this purpose, while housing supports the toll road system: a premise/muscle for the presence of infrastructure and liveliness at night improved qualities in Oslo – Brede norderud. besides shopping. Additionally: Oslo’s Aker Brycke site was dominated by a shipyard - create narrow, “human-scale” roads; and a large road passing in front of the City Hall. - to attract more people, supply space without Traffic was relegated to a tunnel, and an opening to forcing people by necessity to buy; the water from the square was created. - promote bicycle use; The two most important decisions taken in Oslo - create beauty, as good architecture helps to bring since 1945 concerned the forest limit and the people to public spaces. hook-up of the eastern and western tram lines. The latest one is the toll road system: you pay approx. the Coin street experience, local people at Euro 3.- to enter the city; leaving is free! the heart of regeneration on the South Bank of Gradually, the local, regional and national govern- London – Cate Mack. ments invested in a toll system for road improve- Historically, the South Bank is the rough, poor side ment. Profit nowadays returns directly for investment of London. It was developed for warehousing on the in the traffic system (road safety and investment in river banks. In the 1960s, London decided to locate public transport). Current discussions concern the its offices on the South Bank, yet this did not boost respective allocation of the monies levied. housing, only commuting. The later Expo again By housing roads underground, public spaces are attracted lots of visitors but not a lot of lasting activi- improved. The next step aims at the redevelopment ties. People from the area were not really involved in of the opera zone. the developments. Contributions to waterfront concept, Lisbon/ This was in contrast to the approach employed for Barcelona – João Pedro Costa. the area around the OXO Tower.The latter area is Landmarks can be used to endow specific places situated between London Eye and Tate Modern. with identity: in Lisbon, the harbour control tower serves as the key landmark at the mouth of the Tagus When a developer started a process to build a River. The reaction of people to such landmarks is mega-structure hotel and offices in 1977, local essential. residents initiated a protest group, drawing up plans for housing, parks and walkways as well as It is important to create networks of specific public managing workshops, shops and leisure facilities. spaces in a chain connecting different functions. They formed the South Bank Employers Group and The network links different functional layers like started branding it as “the place you want to be”. The different periods of time. In addition to the waterfront, group became a company and improved the neigh- transversal connections are important as well. bourhood. Profit made in developments must be The crossings of these lines engender interesting ploughed back into public service-related objectives. public spaces, and these should be of a multifunc-

Assessment of Problem Statement 13 tional character. Rules could be set for land use in Creating walkable places – gerrit Knaap. terms of functions and placement. In the U.S., there is no history of creating walkable places, except for recreational poles such as Aspen (Colorado), Miami, etc. and some shopping streets. In New York City, more attention is paid to walking; Google Maps show you the spots you can walk to in your area.

It has been suggested to build no more suburban malls; existing malls already suffer from deterioration and closure. How to develop cities along suburban peripheries will be the challenge of the near future. In Washington, DC, an enormous amount of public money goes to the development of Tysons Corner, a large suburban mall area.

South Axis, Amsterdam – Femke Haccoû. The aim is to connect the southern side of the Amsterdam metropolis to the city by creating a new urban centre. South Axis (Zuidas) is situated between the centre and Schiphol airport. South Axis is a new hub with a physical outlook that is in clear contrast to the historic centre. The programme involves a total of 4.3 million sq m of floorspace (of which 2.7 million sq m new), 900,000 sq m of mixed-use facilities and 9,000 new houses. ABNAMRO was one of the first investors and thus also the initiator.

The area is changing from a successful business Public space, some inspiring projects – centre into a mixed-use urban hub. About 60% of Sascha glasl. South Axis is financed by private parties; 40%, by the BERLIN TEMPELHOF government (national and local). Due to the crisis, A flexible, step-by-step approach. There are plans to though, this system collapsed; the government has transform it into an IBA (international building exhibi- now paid for the first part. The new structure will be tion) or international horticultural exhibition. Before incorporated into the historic fabric to guarantee a defining goals, one needs to involve the community human scale between the high-rise developments. in the developments. Set long-term goals and check short-term implementation. Steps: - start at the entrance points to the area and create cultural highlights, - connect those via a ring, - create highlights in the area, and - create direct connections.

KREUZBERG: make people aware of the identity of this place by introducing a dolmus as eye-catcher. This connects the community.

14 Assessment of Problem Statement HALLE: tap the community assets to use must be solved: it is too high, precluding direct visual public space – cyclists in this case. links with the water. The attractiveness of the water must be improved: ships and their appeal must be BERLIN MITTE: create a beach to stimulate a brought back. The park functions, yet without con- leisure function. necting the city to the water. In the north and south of Portland, we find two new ROTTERDAM: small architectural interventions (formerly industrial) waterfront developments; the help to organise events South Waterfront is one of them. Environmentalists want it as a natural habitat, while urbanists plead for COPENHAGEN WHEEL: incorporate a bike wheel an urban park with an active waterfront. The decision into an Internet i-phone application to visualise bike has not been taken yet. movements, thereby creating the image of a All different views have been incorporated in one sustainable town. map, resulting in a neighbourhood park integrated into the blocks and the intention to wait with the PARIS: an enormous disco ball unifies a large development of the banks. The neighbourhood park square by night. is now under construction. Successes in urban development combined with BERLIN VOLKSPALAST: maybe it’s about natural habitat: calibrating urban design quality with programming, not appearance. maturing development; re-establishing city connections; vibrant around-the-clock liveability. Ongoing challenges: too much, too fast; transportation issues; ensuring a diverse community; co- ordination of multiple property owners; ensuring community ownership.

Urban waterfront restoration in Portland, downtown riverbank – Arun Jain. In older days, this was a messy place for small industries. In 1932, a green riverbank was proposed, resulting in a freeway along the river. 03.2 Questions and answers clarifying the Green areas have been brought back only over the problem statement past few decades, which teaches us to be careful where we put infrastructure, because it is very Q: What will happen to the existing free park-and-ride difficult to remove it. facilities on several squares? A: The present facility will be diminished. Other In 1972, a densely built-up centre connected to parking facilities will be supplied at stations nearer corridors was proposed, and an approach favouring to the city limits. The U2 line will additionally be lower buildings towards the river was initiated. Now extended. the parallel drive has been pedestrianised. To provide Q: Lettenhaufen settlement: what is the status of this even more quality, however, the problem of the quay project?

Assessment of Problem Statement 15 A: There exist long-standing plans to develop this area and improve public space around the main intersection. Research is being conducted to calculate the cost of buying out the current inhabitants. However, changes are less than 50%. A different strategy should be how to improve this area while preserving the existing houses. �

Q: Are inhabitants involved? � A: There were some initiatives from inhabitants but vibrant public space with the new office building. no structured initiative. � Q: How to avoid traffic jams in the northern part of Q: What is the future for Kagran Centre? � Vienna? A: Donaustadt has 150,000 inhabitants and needs a A: Since the 1970s, a motorway has taken over proper centre. Fixed agenda items: development of the main function of the Reichsbrücke. Thus there the mall, architectural competition, extension of the exist alternative roads for crossing the Danube. A ice rink. � second Underground line will supply capacity for Ideas: a museum on Schrödingerplatz. � the increased public transport demand, especially to Maybe: scaling down the tram depot. � aspern. There is a need for schools and housing on At- temsgasse. � Q: Is Kagran to be a major centre of economic activity? How does this balance with other new It is definitely to be the centre of the 22nd municipal centres in the north of Vienna? Will the north be an district; the major urban centre on the other bank of economic pole of substantial power? the Danube. A: In 2008, several locations were indicated for attracting economic activities. Kagran is one of them Q: Which groups do you want to attract? � and should supply space for this purpose. With the A: All functions a modern city needs must find a dismantling of the Iron Curtain, Vienna reacquired place in this centre. Everything related to culture a hinterland, especially through its connection to and tourism must be present. Vienna will grow by Bratislava. 300,000 persons, most of which will be living in the northern part of the city. � Q: The main reason to come to Kagran is the shopping mall. How will the attractiveness be Q: What is the relation with aspern Vienna’s Urban maintained when new developments will emerge in Lakeside, also situated to the north-east? � aspern? Kagran is quite monofunctional. A: aspern will be situated between Vienna and Bra- A: aspern will not have a shopping mall and thus will tislava. The intention is to locate 20,000 jobs there. not compete in that sense. People come to Kagran Kagran must become a real centre of the area. � also for administrative functions or the cinema. Important problem: � Secondly, there is a need for new jobs in the northern Connections between single projects. � part of Vienna. Public space must be improved to support these With the extension of the mall, the developer will also connections. � take responsibility for public space.

Q: Is it really necessary to build on the parking lot Q: Is there a policy for shopping malls? when this is the only open space linking several A: Not really; if shopping malls are envisaged, a projects? � survey on added value and the impact of the mall will A: It is an important task of the architectural competi- be conducted. Whenever this topic comes up, it is tion to provide for good public space, to combine always thoroughly discussed.

16 Assessment of Problem Statement Q: Is it possible to build a ring road around Kagran and Floridsdorf? A: There is a ring road at the moment; a second road is in progress and will be improved in 10 years.

Q: What are the main attractive green areas? A: The real hotspot is the area around the Danube, but also the other areas close to the river are becoming more attractive for living. Q: Is reshuffling the tram tracks and bus stops realistic? Is moving the depot realistic? Q: Will the new north of Vienna attract different A: Around 2004, a change was made into two hubs, groups of people? and the volume was scaled down, too. The existing A: The area is changing from cheap small housing tram lines are necessary. The depot is not badly into urban quality living. situated within the transport network. Q: Will functions other than housing be implemented, Q: Will Wagramer Strasse be narrowed when the such as hotels? surrounding infrastructure is changed? A: A solid development of the hotel sector has taken A: The function of this street for traffic can be place in Vienna; the crisis is mainly felt in the higher- reduced in the future. Donaustadtstrasse will be end sector. Now there is more mid-segment demand. even easier to downsize. In the 22nd municipal district, this demand concentrates on and around the Danube bank because of its Q: How does the old centre of Vienna score in terms attractiveness. of vitality of shops? Will the development of Kagran influence the vitality of the historic centre? Will Q: Is it really planned to build a cultural facility, e.g. a Kagran Centre take away economic critical mass? museum? A: The old centre is functioning very well. Rent prices A: It has long been discussed to develop a museum in Kagran were very low; however, over the past few in northern Vienna. Schrödingerplatz would be a years, internationalisation was boosted and rents good site, hopefully resulting in novel architecture. exploded. There is no competition between the historic centre and Kagran. Q: Is there firm political commitment to extend and replace the current District Office with the New Some remarks: � District Centre Kagran? Public transport is widely used in Vienna; A: Yes it will be moved to the New District Centre the same goes for pedestrian streets; Kagran. this is emblematic of the Viennese way of life. � Q: Do you expect that the new offices will be rented In Wagramer Strasse, the tram line will be removed out quickly? between Kagraner Platz und Donauzentrum, A: The Vienna Business Agency is searching for resulting in more space for shopping facilities. financial partners who will develop the major part With the improvement of infrastructure, this is of the project. The conditions for office space are expected to attract more people. The lack of very good here. Office vacancy in Vienna is only 6%, restaurants, etc. in this area could be resolved and reliable profit can still be made, especially with through initiatives of the mall developers. � offices close to Underground stations. The developer There exists e.g. the possibility to have higher-end of the New District Centre Kagran is aiming at high- brands and markets. There will also be more quality, sustainable standards for offices. The inhabitants. � ambition is to build “green” (CO2-neutral) offices.

Assessment of Problem Statement 17 04. cAsE sTudy KAgrAN cENTrE ANd dIsTrIcT WORKSHOP FORMAT

As the programme shows, an Implementation Lab To provide the subgroups with a common frame of consists of a reference seminar (Day 1), study reference, six considerations were proposed as an visit (Day 1), Implementation Lab(oratory) (Day 2) underlying structure for the brainstorming session. and policy recommendation meeting (Day 3). These six issues are: Each Implementation Lab workshop is the result - Quality and identity: does the project area have its of carefully co-ordinated efforts between the host own social, functional and visual identity? How organisation and the International Institute Inter- can this be enhanced? How can a “green” lifestyle vision (III). be supported? Are there local aspirations that we can build on? The core of the three-days workshop on the develop- - Critical mass: does each site have enough ment of the case study “Kagran District” is the Imple- development, infrastructure and resident popula- mentation Lab itself; a series of interactive sessions tion to maintain a coherent community or support in which stakeholders of the host partner co-operate a desired mix of amenities with sufficient carrying on-site with the III partners and experts. To maximise capacity? interactivity, ILs are typically organised as open panel - Connectivity: what link does each site have with discussions involving planners from the host city/ its surrounding natural and manmade environ- region. ment? Can these connections be enhanced? - Human scale: do the existing developments relate The main purpose of an III Implementation Lab is to in scale and proportion to diverse human-scale investigate, on a group basis, both new and persist- activities, such as walking, biking, congregation, ent urban/regional problems inasmuch as they relate social interaction? Do the scale and relationships to land use. It is the intention that each workshop of public spaces support and attract their use? should leave both participants and hosts with new - Promotion and marketing: how are existing uses insights as well as shared and learning experiences. promoted? How effective are these efforts, Each workshop aims at providing the host with useful and what types of promotion would be useful, and practical suggestions and recommendations on necessary or possible to improve the sense of dealing with the problem case(s) discussed. place? - Process architecture: in developing a spatial With all the inputs of the first day, participants were development strategy, when should stakehold- invited to brainstorm according to the format of the ers be involved and how? What are the various Implementation Lab, i.e. in four subgroups, each interests and interdependencies between stake- addressing a specific part of Kagran (see Map 5). holders? How do we handle opposing interests? First, all four subgroups worked on common obser- How do we organise an effective planning and vations regarding the area allocated to them. This implementation process? created the basis for a second round of brainstorming sessions that generated suggestions for handling After these brainstorming sessions, the participants the development challenges of Kagran. were invited to focus on the development of recom- 18 Workshop format 1 mendations and present these, preferably in visualised form. � CONSIDERATIONS/AREAS OF CONCERN Identity Critical Connectivity Human P&M Process The format can be summarised mass scale by the following matrix: ...... � Observations

The next section reports on the results of the Suggestions brainstorming sessions on observations and Recommendations suggestions of the four subgroups and explains the recommendations formulated by the subgroups. �

report of Subgroup 1

Site 1 – Axis new District Centre Kagran Donaustadtstrasse – Schrödingerplatz

Reported by: Martijn Kramer and Femke Anneliek Haccoû

Identity and quality of space Observations The environs of Donaustadtstrasse are a patchwork of different areas with different identities. The area does not reflect a local identity as the centre of the 22nd municipal district; the overall identity is suburban; Kagran is within the boundaries of Vienna.

The shopping mall is closed towards public space, and public space is not appealing. While the mall does attract many visitors, they are not to be found in the public zones around Donaustadtstrasse. Public Aerial view of Site 1 space in general is dominated by cars, parking and traffic lanes. Green areas in Donaustadtstrasse are spaces between traffic lanes and therefore not used Suggestions properly. Due to its scattered surroundings, Do- A context must be developed, and new urbanity naustadtstrasse has no real boundaries and edges, must be created. The area of Schrödingerplatz could resulting in undefined spaces. accommodate this. A new urban function and a landmark of architectural importance could provide Quality is to be found in Lettenhaufen, which has the identity and attract people to this spot. A mix of identity of a green rural village. Schrödingerplatz is a different functions including housing must support good-sized square but lacks activity. this urbanity. 1 Case Study Kagran Centre and District 19 that Kagran is perfectly connected to other areas in Vienna but not with its immediate environs. In the most central part of the site, there is a lack of housing, which triggers a feeling of unease in the evenings and on Sundays, when shops and other facilities are closed. In general, the area lacks One precondition is the development of safe and dynamics. attractive public space between the Underground station and the Schrödingerplatz area, including Suggestions a better crossing of Wagramer Strasse. A visual The cultural component should be developed in the connection between the Wagramer Strasse/Donau- area; a museum, music hall or theatre could provide stadtstrasse crossing and Schrödingerplatz must be an extra dimension. The shopping mall should be created to connect the individual areas both visibly opened towards public space to establish interac- and functionally. tion between its inside and outside. Adding a cultural function should enhance the attractiveness of the To attain an urban identity, the green boundary of the area outside shopping hours; the creation of housing former Danube wetlands should be preserved and units could support this. boosted. Building density could be implemented on the north side of Donaustadtstrasse, while the lower Attracting people during the later hours and opening green area of Lettenhaufen should remain green. the mall at these times could help to bring more and For the new inhabitants on the north side of Donau- better restaurants and cafés to the area. stadtstrasse, it could function as an inhabited, recreational green zone between urban life and Connectivity Danube. Observations The connectivity of the Kagran area to the centre of Another suggestion to create urbanity outside our Vienna by public transport, car and even bicycle is area of concern is to develop Wagramer Strasse as good. More distant areas within the Austrian capital a shopping street towards Kagraner Platz. This will are easy to reach by Underground or car using the complement the shopping mall and attract people to municipal road network. Kagran functions as a public this public space. transport hub to serve the quarters situated on the northern bank of the Danube. Critical mass Observations At a local/neighbourhood level, the area around The area incorporates many functions and attracts Donaustadtstrasse and Schrödingerplatz is badly lots of people. But these functions are mainly sited connected to its surroundings, especially for pe- in large, inward-facing buildings. The functions are destrians. The main pedestrian routes are via the to be reached by public transport or car. There are shopping mall but cannot be used after the mall has many schools in the immediate vicinity attended closed for the day. Alternatives are badly developed by youngsters from all over Vienna. It appears and entail crossing Wagramer Strasse (main road)

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via a badly designed intersection and Siebeck- strasse (cinema area). Wagramer Strasse, Do- naustadtstrasse and the shopping mall all function as barriers to traffic and interaction between the surrounding zones.

The area boasts many schools. The routes to the Human scale primary schools in particular are not safe for children. Observations Public space in the area is not designed for people The route behind the mall is socially very unsafe; but for cars. All space is dominated by traffic lanes the same goes for the connection from there to and parking cars. Green areas are situated between Schrödingerplatz. Outside the mall, there are no the two traffic lanes. The remaining public space places designed for leisure. Although an interna- does not provide social comfort: no benches, no tional school is situated in the Kagran area, no social greenery, not even shop windows. Lettenhaufen connection to the international community seems to provides the only exception, as it recalls a green exist. village.

Suggestions The street behind the mall and the area around Develop a good route for pedestrians from behind Schrödingerplatz towards the Underground station and along the mall across the Wagramer Strasse/ � feels very unsafe, especially at night and on Donaustadtstrasse intersection, along Siebeck- Sundays, when the mall is closed. There are no strasse to the Kagran Underground stop. “eyes on the street”, although this is a major connec- Organise a clear structure of public spaces. � tion for the inhabitants of the neighbourhood east of Remove visual and spatial barriers and open up the Schrödingerplatz. area around Schrödingerplatz toward the crossing. � The area lacks cosmopolitan dynamics, and people Develop a major urban function in the Schrödinger- are reduced to being consumers only. The zone and platz area to attract visitors, preferably outside the the mall are not inviting for creative initiatives, and shopping hours. Try to connect this function to social public space does not harbour opportunities. initiatives in the quarter. Implement housing in the area and along the route to assure social safety. � Suggestions Make public space suitable for human activity. Create Provide more pedestrian crossing points. a clear sequence of spaces and endow them with Connect to the Danube via the Lettenhaufen area. � character. Reduce the number of car lanes; they Try to open up part of the shopping mall and make are not used and can provide space for pedestrians it a more public area; even allow bikes on this route. and human activity. Open up the shopping mall to Develop Wagramer Strasse outbound as a con- public space; create more shop windows and shop necting shopping street between mall and Kagraner entrances at ground-floor level; introduce housing in Platz. � the area to provide social safety.

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 21 With its moderate size, Schrödingerplatz has a good could be to attract them to the area and in this way human scale. However, activity is needed to make invest in a future user group. it a place. Develop a major urban function in the Schrödingerplatz area; try to connect this function The area could be better promoted by telling a to social initiatives in the quarter. Do not give up story in which past, present and future are combined. Lettenhaufen; it is already a green area (in which Spatial interventions could support this story and people happen to live) of good quality and with a incorporate sustainable development. Using good human scale. It provides a lovely transition and sustainability and healthy living as key targets could connection to the Danube. help to develop a new urbanity for Kagran.

Re-establish Wagramer Strasse as a main street by Process attracting shops this will give people a reason to walk Observations and suggestions along this street between the old centre of Kagran A process to draw up a more detailed plan should (Kagraner Platz) and the New District Centre Kagran be initiated by involving area residents and other (with the mall). local stakeholders; the implementation of new functions must be supported and (in part) initiated Promotion and marketing by them. Extra attention should be given to social Observations and suggestions housing, which may become an important player in The attractiveness of the area mainly stems from the future development. In this process, there should shopping mall, which attracts an increasing amount be a focus on short-term results combined with a of people. However, incentives to live or work in the long-term perspective. First initiatives could be area are lacking. Donaustadt has no city branding. small projects, including art in green or pedestrian The second feature promoting the area is the ice- areas. hockey stadium. One might strive to keep people in the area after the sports events or motivate them to By way of conclusion, there exists a need for urban arrive some time before. life and identity-creating activities for Schrödinger- platz. This means activities in public space, also in The schools are another asset of the area. Many the evenings and on Sundays. The human scale pupils of the schools live in other areas of Vienna and must be observed in creating better-quality public travel to Kagran on a daily basis. These youngsters space. could be a target group for marketing. The objective

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recommendations

Subgroup 1 developed and presented a plan indicating principles as well as a step-by-step implementation plan. All steps form an integrated approach to redevelop Schrödingerplatz and its environs. 1

Slide 1: The slide shows an overview of current activities over the week for different urban functions in the area. There is a lack of activities outside the opening hours of the shops (evenings and Sundays) as well as activities relating to cultural functions and cafés, bars and restaurants.

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Slide 2: The drawing shows Slide 3: The drawing shows an overview of the public spaces at the centre different interventions proposed by Subgroup 1. of Kagran and indicates the necessity of an efficient and attractive connection between The main target zone is indicated by the purple Underground station and arrows showing the necessary improvement of Schrödingerplatz to avoid the the link between the Kagran Underground station isolation of the area east of and the housing areas east of the Donauzentrum Wagramer Strasse shopping mall via Siebeckstrasse (cinema), Donaustadtstrasse and Schrödingerplatz. The purple cross-hatched spots indicate public squares in need of redesign with a focus on pedestrian use.

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 23 Supporting principles are:

1. � Calming of Wagramer Strasse 7. Developing Wagramer Strasse between (fewer car lanes, more space for pedestrians). the mall and Kagraner Platz by planting trees 2. Calming of Donaustadtstrasse in WagramerStrasse and encouraging the (fewer car lanes, more space for pedestrians). development of shops along that street. 3. Restructuring of intersection 8. Redesigning the narrow alley behind the mall Wagramer Strasse/Donaustadtstrasse. (Lampaweg). 4. Restructuring of “cinema street” (Siebeckstrasse), 9. � Keeping Lettenhaufen as a green, more space for pedestrians inhabited recreation area, on the side of the shopping mall. thus emphasising the contrast in identity 5. Restructuring of Schrödingerplatz area by between urbanity and green zone along introducing mixed-use urban density, creating a both sides of Donaustadtstrasse. central urban square with a new urban function 10. � Implementing a green leisure function and visual connections to Wagramer Strasse. next to the cinema and opening up the 6. Introducing a tall landmark at the corner of school garden and the area below the Wagramer Strasse and the new visual Underground tracks (eliminate parking facilities). connection to Schrödingerplatz.

Slides 4 to 10 sketch the order of the interventions proposed (text and drawings). �

4 5 6

Slide 4 Slide 5 � Slide 6 - Reduce traffic on - Reduce traffic on - Eliminate parking space Donaustadtstrasse Wagramer Strasse below Underground - Restr ucture Wagramer tracks to open up Strasse/Donaustadt- school garden strasse crossing - Public space is for pedestrians

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7 8 9

Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 - Restructure - Redesign alley behind - Landscape and green Schrödingerplatz shopping mall public spaces and create - Connect Schrödingerplatz rewarding footpaths and to Lettenhaufen bikeways

Slide 10 All principles mentioned above are spatial interventions forming part of the gradual redevelopment of Schrödingerplatz. The slide shows the different organisational and procedural steps to bring this objective 10 about.

Process recommendations for the redevelopment of Schrödingerplatz:

1. � Define identity of structural axis as pedestrian-friendly lanes. 2. � Programme: - encourage local participation; - develop conceptual vision with regional perspective; - request programme statement from District Council. 3. � Identify “owner” of Schrödingerplatz redevelopment project (public and/or private). 4. � Develop detailed implementation programme to involve partners. 5. � Celebrate the vision adopted. 6. � Ensure interim use of demolition sites.

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 25 report of Subgroup 2

Site 2 – Area on both sides of Attemsgasse. School ground (vocational school), school campus and area of public transport depot

Reported by: Karolina Krosnicka´ and Huibert Haccoû

Observations Identity and quality of space

The general impression of the area is that of unbal- anced development. It looks like a “suburb” next to the Kagran District Centre. In fact, there is a mixture of different identities. Although there is much open space available for public use, it cannot be tapped since it is fenced off.

2The tram depot is dominant in the sense of “omni- present”. Besides blocking developments and connections, it also creates the unfavourable identity of a space uncared-for and left unattended.

The Attemsgasse area appears to be a local-scale neighbourhood only, with no attractive and functional public spaces like neighbourhood squares and Aerial view of Site 2 greenery. What green area is available is fenced off as well. This does not contribute to any favourable spatial quality.

Fenced-off green area

Although plans to create a neighbourhood park have The streets are in general unfriendly for pedestri- been envisaged, no specific time horizon has been ans, and several spots are even unsafe because of set for this objective. It is unclear how long the green- “blind” base zones of apartment buildings without houses will remain, preventing the creation of a nice windows looking out to the street. The streets lack neighbourhood. true façades.

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Pedestrian- unfriendly streets

A sense of poor safety is further created by backyard passageways that although small in size are important connections.

Walk around the tram depot

The ice-hockey stadium is evidently an important element for the identity of this area. Two international schools and a primary school, to which another will be added (school campus), create a rather high density of schools in this sub-area alone.

Critical mass There seems to be a lack of urban volume/tissue. other transit facilities as well as the University of This results in a sharp contrast between an under- Veterinary Medicine a little farther away are such developed area next to the very intensively used regional-scale services. Kagran shopping mall. There is an abundance of transport infrastructure The area around Attemsgasse boasts a substan- (bus, tram lines, a big parking lot behind the tram tial number of regional-scale functions that attract depot). But what will happen when the free park-and- visitors to this neighbourhood. However, this does ride facility is cancelled for the New District Centre not contribute to a critical mass for local-scale Kagran? Will the high frequency of public transport functions. The ice-hockey stadium, tram depot and use (in part due to the free park-and-ride facility)

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 27 continue when this free parking option is no longer High fences available? There are many schools in the neighbour- around school hood but they are not physically or conceptually playgrounds interconnected. Playgrounds with very high fences resemble the airing court of a prison.

Many people live in and around Attemsgasse. But there are no daily services (shops, beer garden, etc.) that could fulfil the day-to-day needs of the housing area and its inhabitants. One would expect a bakery, small supermarket, café or beer garden here yet none of these functions contributing to a sense of community are present.

Unfinished investments – housing area (Tokyo- strasse) and Kirschblütenpark – create a desolate picture of the neighbourhood.

Connectivity Human scale The vicinity of the U1 Underground, bus and tram The human scale is not observed in the layout of the lines provides for very good outbound/citybound area, although the area has a substantial quota of transport connections, which contrasts with poor affordable housing that is attractive for a great internal connections. Examples of the latter are: number of people. - The axis between Donaufelderstrasse and Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz has no meaning. The obsolete Underground depot and the operative - South-east connections are blocked; tram depot do not observe the human scale, as they the tram depot forms a huge barrier. form a voluminous, high structure. There is no clear - Pedestrian- and bicycle-unfriendly street. organisation and orientation of the area. The built-up - No functional relation in terms of services environment is not easily readable; people tend to offered by the Kagran District Centre. lose their way. - Community development conditions (social connectivity) are poor. There are no cafés or Especially in the evenings and at night, the gated places for neighbourhood use. and fenced-off areas – schools, gardens, parking - Traffic is directed one-way away from the station lots, playground – do not make Attemsgasse a place because of the traffic regime in Attemsgasse, one would like to linger in. Special attention should which now is a narrow one-way street. When be paid to the safety issues in the small backyard- widened (~20 m), it will need additional attention type passageways around the tram depot. to become the inner connector for the housing area that Attemsgasse essentially is. Promotion and marketing - There is no clear connection to the Old Danube For Little Tokyo next to the Chinese zone (on the although it is situated close by. shore of the Old Danube), no “Japanese zone” - The shopping mall is inward-oriented (blind branding (Tokyostrasse, Kirschblütenpark) is used to façades facing public spaces). market the area.

In general, the area around Attemsgasse is not a Nor is the ice-hockey stadium as a very specific place where one would like to spend time or even sports facility used for promoting the area as an pass through, at least not for the inhabitants of the interesting and appealing site. surrounding housing areas. The high density of schools in this area, to which a

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Area around Attemsgasse

school campus will be added, is not linked by name Critical mass to Kagran. - Intensify uses in the area. - Condense the urban fabric. Process - Turn Attemsgasse into a complete street with The process we envisage is that of a suburb tasked buildings on both sides. to develop into an urban centre. It is attempted - Reconsider the removal of the tram depot. to attain this new status by adding high-profile If this is not feasible, it should be recycled projects, such as the New District Centre Kagran, (give it a green roof; make it part of the school, yet without any broader assessment of the regional connect it to the two towers of the architectural and local functions that must be performed in and competition). for Kagran. What seems to be lacking is an updated - Introduce ground-floor activities and windows broader vision, from which guiding principles could along Attemsgasse. be derived to connect the isolated projects and for - Locate small-scale uses in the park, e.g. which consultations of the local population could a teahouse, a local community club and take their cue. playgrounds. - Create a multifunctional Kagran square Suggestions connecting the shopping mall to the Underground. Identity and quality of space - Consider launching an urban competition or - Stress the identity that is easily in reach of widening the scope of the architectural Attemsgasse as a green residential area. competition for this purpose, thereby including - Introduce well-designed urban furniture to the public space around the high-rises in the Attemsgasse. terms of reference for the current architectural - Pay attention to landscape architecture: competition. “Japanese garden” – a design competition for - Use the ice-hockey stadium as a link to landscape architects would seem to be a good additional forms of use (restaurants, etc.). idea. - Keep the existing and planned urban transport - Create a landmark (arcade?) at the entrance to connections in place; local transport quality is Kagran when arriving from the Danube. high and seems sufficient for the future as well. - Open the waterfront to the public. - Create a school cluster.

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 29 Connectivity lot. Combine the intensification of the vacant - Create new green pedestrian and cycling depot lot with high-rise buildings for upmarket connections running east-west. housing, but make them lower than the New - Reduce traffic speed in Attemsgasse District Centre Kagran. (could be two-way). - Treat Attemsgasse as an everyday route to work - Connect the shopping mall to the high-rise (U1) and introduce local services. building on the other side of the Underground - Create vibrant open public spaces for local station and create an enclosed, welcoming square inhabitants. there as well. - Reduce the width of Wagramer Strasse to 2+2 and create a long strip-type market, perhaps These suggestions were summarised in the draft managed by the shopping mall. design for the Attemsgasse area to be presented - Connect the new school campus to as recommendations (see next pages). Kirschblütenpark. - Create pedestrian and biking connections with recommendations the Danube banks and Donaufelderstrasse. Kagran Centre/Underground station Human scale The real heart of the district, responsible for the - Create a green residential area that is first spatial and functional integration of Kagran Centre/ and foremost pedestrian-friendly. NDCK, Attemsgasse and other residential quarters, - Frame Attemsgasse with buildings. is not the axis of Attemsgasse, but the transporta- - Design the park in an interesting way. tion node where the Kagran Underground station, - Open the shopping mall to the streets and buses and tram stops converge. This is the place create public space around it. that concentrates all human movement in the area, both at the regional and local scale. Therefore the Promotion and marketing node demands remodelling to permit the creation of - Adopt a Japanese design for the new park. an architecturally attractive and pedestrian-friendly - Open the sports facilities to the Attemsgasse multifunctional space that combines the NDCK, community. Kagran Underground station and shopping mall into - Use the name “Kagran” as a linking device for one functionally and spatially coherent whole. all available asset components, e.g. sport, A proper solution could be proposed as the result schools, green living, pleasure and leisure, to of an urbanistic competition (the ongoing one promote the site. connected with the design of the NDCK or an entirely new one). Instead of one large traditional square, the Process system of pedestrian or semi-pedestrian (allowing - Create a vision for the whole area and involve for city traffic, i.e. buses and trams) public spaces of the inhabitants of the Attemsgasse area. different sizes and hierarchies could be proposed. - Prioritise the improvement of connections between Attemsgasse, the Underground station The new planned square in front of the ice-hockey and the shopping mall. stadium must be included in this system. Thus it is recommended to close the square to car traffic and Consider two scenarios and compile a feasibility convert it into semi-pedestrian space. This demands study. a limitation of the role of Tokyostrasse and Prandau- 1. Green the roof of the tram depot, connecting gasse to streets serving local traffic only. The pedes- Kirschblütenpark and the school campus to the trian-friendly character of the site might be enhanced Old Danube waterfront. by reducing the number of lanes on Siebeckstrasse 2. Remove the Underground depot and keep the and creating a green corridor along the new public tram depot – intensify mixed use of the vacant space at the core of Kagran. Any re-organisation

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Scenario with recycled Under- ground depot

of the traffic system certainly requires a detailed etc. The park should be connected to other public transport study. and semi-public green spaces and pedestrian corridors. Shopping mall It is necessary to “open” the Kagran shopping mall It should be remembered that the new quarter is not to the world outside so as to serve local consumers. only the block of Attemsgasse but the area encircled This might be achieved by organising open-door by Donaufelderstrasse, Dückegasse, Siebeckstrasse, activities around the mall, such as street markets the tram depot and the U1 Underground line (the managed by the mall operators or open-air cafés north-eastern border of the quarter has no defining and restaurants. physical demarcation).

Attemsgasse Identity The neighbourhood of Attemsgasse should remain The Attemsgasse quarter should have its own a locally oriented, mostly residential area. It seems identity to distinguish it from other quarters of the reasonable to continue perimeter development along district. For that purpose, the idea of a “Japanese Attemsgasse and Tokyostrasse, with the possibil- thread” (based on the twinning of Donaustadt with ity of “block infiltration”, i.e. access to the inner several Japanese districts, the Japanese school, the courts of blocks. This solution permits emphasising names of streets and the new planned Kirschblüten- the street’s façades, introducing currently lacking park/Cherry Blossom Park, which could be designed local services at ground-floor level (e.g. groceries, in Japanese style) might be used. newsagents, shops, cafés, bars, etc.) and moreover creating car-free zones inside the block. The inside Schools of the block could be (as planned now) converted Numerous schools located on the site could help into a park (Kirschblütenpark). The park could be to integrate the local community. Activities of implemented in several phases, which allows for schools attended by local children usually involve gradually purchasing parcels of land now owned parents, which creates a “communication platform” by local farmers. Due to the big size of the future also between adults. The international school and park, it makes sense to consider some pavilions Japanese school will remain hermetically sealed, as within its borders, such as a club for elderly people, it were, unless they collaborate with local schools. a teahouse, a children’s playground, a beer garden, This would require a combination of the schools’

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 31 various programmes – children from local schools tram depot might have additional classes on origami, karate, The object most negatively impacting any functional Japanese and other languages, etc.; also, common and spatial system for the area is the tram depot. It sports activities between schools could be arranged is a long, closed space that acts as a blind and not (soccer or hockey matches, etc.). very aesthetic barrier; conversely, it does play an important role in serving the district’s public transport Sports network. Due to the development of the NDCK and When locating the new school campus and its sports its importance for shaping the surrounding public facilities, the possibility of more intensive schoolyard and playfield use should be considered. Given the location between the existing school in Anton-Sattler-Gasse and the new planned campus next to Attemsgasse, it would be advantageous if the sports facilities served the whole school complex at the same time. In that case, all use of the sports area would require close collaboration between schools and a properly calibrated time schedule.

Another possibility would be to consider the use of some of the facilities by members of the local community in the evenings and during weekends.

MaP 1

Legend Objects fulfilling local functions Objects fulfilling regional functions The area of the Kagran public transport node requires remodelling Green spaces, publicly accessible Green spaces, closed to the public Green corridors System of pedestrian squares Pedestrian routes Open-air activities along the mall façades Relation between schools and their sports facilities � High-rise building �

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spaces, the easiest solution would be to remove the The second option (Map 2) is to include the tram depot (Map 1). In that case, the centre area would depot in the new structures – in that case, the build- gain a large additional open space that could be des- ing’s lack of windows is an asset. New buildings ignated for high-quality regional mixed-use facilities. could fulfil both regional (black colour on maps) and In its turn, this might enhance the importance of the local (red colour on maps) functions, so objects like 22nd municipal district for Vienna. Thus one might shops, offices, flats, “boarding houses”, an interac- take advantage of the vicinity of Vienna International tive museum for children or even a school could Centre and locate housing for expats in the area. be situated there. The roof of the tram depot could be converted into a green space; cultural facilities for kids could be installed on top. It is advisable to locate functions of regional significance close to the square in front of the ice-hockey stadium. When adding to or converting the tram depot, it is very important to shape the walls in a way that transforms them into a façade of the square. For that reason, too, it might be a good idea to locate a high-rise building between the tram depot and the Underground station.

The new tower could help to form public spaces around the NDCK, function as a landmark and exploit the increased property value.

Scenario with recycled Underground depot MaP 2

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 33 report of Subgroup 3

Site 3 – Axis new District Centre Kagran (nDCK/Dr. Adolf-Schärf-Platz) – Shopping mall, Lettenhaufen and Old Danube waterfront

Reported by: Elsbeth van Hylckama Vlieg and Arun Jain

Problem statement How to link Kagran Centre to the waterfront? � How to make Kagran Centre work better for the 22nd 3municipal district while maintaining its regional role? � The group concentrated on developing a vision for the functional and spatial connection between New Kagran Centre (NDCK) and Old Danube waterfront. Obviously, this connection extends farther, as it continues to the centre of Vienna and puts the attractiveness of Kagran Centre to the test. �

The question is whether this connection could be made strong enough to become an urban axis, or whether it should just fill a transit role and remain Aerial view of Site 3 relatively peripheral. �

Furthermore, the group tried, on the basis of limited In view of the spatially disaggregated structure of information but with direct input of the national the area, its existing qualities as a residential area, experts and their knowledge and understanding of the newly initiated dynamics of the NDCK develop- the area, to analyse the development potential of the ment and the attractiveness of the shopping mall, NDCK in relation to both Vienna as a whole and the the group also considered the possibilities of devel- other economic hubs in the vicinity, such as Bratis- oping a sense of community and ownership by the lava and Brno. � citizens of the 22nd municipal district and the region in general. The extent to which Kagran Centre can become attractive for the wider region will determine its Objectives ability to extend and develop critical mass as an The main focus was to make the centre serve the economic or cultural centre. Building structure, ac- needs of the 22nd municipal district better. To do cessibility and possibilities for planning with respect so, a better balance between functions serving the to the Old Danube waterfront are important condi- 22nd municipal district and those serving the region tions for making the envisaged connection with the is needed. The hierarchy, both internal and external, NDCK work. The question the group addressed was of the NDCK needs to be made clear. Secondly, the whether there would be sufficient critical mass to group set out to explore ways to recognise, define, develop this relation over the course of time. � strengthen and expand the existing cultural and com-

34 Case Study Kagran Centre and District Subgroup 3 �

mercial resources of the 22nd municipal district, look should be truly public and should have active and at important connections and promote public-orient- vibrant edges. ed mixed use so as to create better links with the key forms of use at the core of Kagran. It is essential to Of the five main economic centres surrounding keep the NDCK within clear boundaries so that it can Vienna, Kagran is a secondary one. It has no first- be managed and maintained. Finally, it is important grade connection to the others except to the city to create as much synergy as possible by looking for centre of Vienna. shared uses and avoiding duplication. It was assumed that Vienna will continue to grow Assumptions as it is currently expected to do, and that Kagran, The group worked on the basis of several assump- although able to grow in proportion, will continue to tions and made a few explicit choices upfront. The be a regional centre and serve the 22nd municipal first choice was to depart from the status quo and district. focus on ways to make these assumptions work; then to think of changes based on the existing condi- The retail concentration is expected to remain viable tions. as it is at the moment – i.e. as a shopping mall. With regard to accessibility and infrastructure condi- An explicit assumption was that all public space tions, the NDCK development will not add to traffic

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 35 congestion on the streets since the additional load will be absorbed by the second Underground line. The elimination of free parking will not reduce the number of visitors.

Plans for new district housing will add to the viability of Kagran Centre, and the existing parking locations Both contain much unused potential for mixing and will be able to accommodate these new develop- differentiation. ments. The main development strategy for the area should Observations and suggestions therefore consist of indications to enhance variety In view of the local and regional functions of the while using the uniqueness and exceptional visual NDCK, the relation to the city centre is secondary to and practical assets of the area. its success. Kagran should seek its growth potential inside its own area. This is not about major development plans but about Whether an active relationship between the NDCK tactical small-scale changes, for which strategic part- and the Old Danube waterfront will work out will nerships with local actors should be sought – on-site depend on the possibilities for development along co-operation, exploitation of individual possibilities the riverside and connecting zones. Both are and requests of local landowners; the public side dependent on their practical value for economic, rec- should stimulate private actors by communicating reational or residential purposes; neither will arrive ideas and green policies. at sufficient critical mass. Opening up to the Danube is pointless because all waterfront plots are privately While planning for the NDCK, it might be worthwhile owned; there are no substantial vacant lots to ac- to envision a solely visual relationship between the commodate new developments. NDCK and the city centre of Vienna by providing for gradually increasing density of high and higher The strip between the bridges and the NDCK has no buildings in the NDCK area, visible from the other specific purpose or aesthetic value for locals, visitors side of the river, and putting the infrastructure acting or users. Dominated by motorways and the Under- as a visual barrier underground. In this way, the ground line, it is a transit area lacking any explicit NDCK will be very visible, with the gaze from the destination value. city directed towards it, all underpinned by a mere 10-minute Underground ride and the attraction of Yet there is a hidden quality between Kagran Centre extensive shopping. The barrier effect of the infra- and the Danube waterfront. There is a diversity of structure thus overcome, this could tap new oppor- neighbourhoods, informal functional spaces and old tunities for an integrated approach to the residential green, extensively built-up areas. Their value lies in area between NDCK and waterfront. However, this the contrast with the large monofunctional central would certainly entail a large-scale, costly interven- area solely composed of shopping facilities. tion.

36 Case Study Kagran Centre and District Subgroup 3 �

recommendations

Focus on the whole area of Kagran and its immediate surroundings and apply a network Existing strategy. Treat improvement and management traffic corridors as equal and simultaneous challenges.

Work from the local level up to sub-centre level. Give public space the highest priority.

Having identified the main traffic corridors, the following functions might be considered to further support the NDCK: - cultural centre - library - secondary education - middle school - science museum Metro Cars Tram Metrostation

Relating the NDCK to the riverfront: � - Accept that there is no viable relation due to the fact that no public space will become available; - there is also no need for a physical connection. Turn the public transport hub Kagran - Enhance the visual relationship by: into the centre of development for Kagran. – building up density towards the NDCK, – housing the transport axis underground.

density center towards NKc of development for Kagran

Street P Parking Street underground

Metrostation Center of development for Kagran

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 37 Change the potential of the area by identifying the decisive points for identity: - intercultural atmosphere, - education, - sports.

Educational facilities

Center of development for Kagran Existing educational facilities around NKc

STARTING GAME: - Follow different phases of evolution: - Make a master plan for the public realm with fixed – sharing equity, and flexible components to serve as a – open space comes first, – footprint for building activity and indicator for – elements around open space come second, private development locations. – other components are then added, - Include conditions in the competition documents – followed by infrastructure investments. for the NDCK design. - Monitor at any point in time. - Develop a public policy on security: safe streets, - Organise an interactive process around planning safe process. and involve stakeholders and population: - Create a development strategy based on the – the city government is the initiator, above. – involve existing investors and attract new ones, - Focus on development for the 22nd municipal – explore the possibilities of chain integration. district without compromising its regional role - Horizontally: public parties, housing corporations, based on notions of territory, integrated improve- welfare institutions, building contractors. ment, planning, security and majority agreement. - Vertically: initiatives, commissioning, designing, building, management: MAIN GAME: – organise partnerships and define a business - Negotiate the involvement of private and improvement policy for the district, public actors on the basis of the master plan: – consider special public tools such as special – � sharing equity, tax districts to pass on added value. – � clear division of public and private, - Exercise active branding and communication in – � identifying different levels of certainty in Vienna and its surroundings. � planning. - Develop a theme for the area over time. �

38 Case Study Kagran Centre and District Subgroup 3 �

phasing extension public space NKc

1 2 Public space Extension Phase 1 Phase 2 NKC public space

PROCESS: � - From nothing to something: take it slowly. � - Focus on improving what exists before concentrating on growth. � - The population should provide more insight into the living culture � to enhance attractive aspects. - Define the development potential also in social terms. - Organise life in Kagran to become more rewarding and create special focuses on Kagran in the city as a whole: festivals, championships, tournaments, theatre shows, exhibitions, urban debates, etc. � - Distinguish between short-term and long-term goals. � - Create a sequence of influential shifts: indicate key projects to that effect. � - Market and promote the district: communicate hope. �

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 39 report of Subgroup 4

Site 4 – Overall assessment of the area

Reported by: Birgit Hundstorfer and Volkmar Pamer

Observations The context of the northern bank of the Danube

While the other subgroups observed, commented and reported on all aspects of the area in detail, 4Subgroup 4 was to focus on the valuable dimensions of the site. Even though it does not appear so at first glance, Kagran Centre has a lot of qualities and in fact several unique selling points within the city boundaries of Vienna.

Focusing on the strengths, its assets as per today are the following: - It is the largest marketplace in Vienna: there is Aerial view of Site 4 no other place in the city with so much retail space within a comparatively small area. - There is a quality of movement. Only a few spots in Vienna have such dense variety of public transport lines, motorised individual traffic and vibrant pedestrian and bike traffic. - There is chaos, and there is the potential of - The area around Kagran Centre has a huge quality in this chaos. concentration of schools. - Kagran Centre is the first gate when entering - It has great green potential, e.g. the large Vienna from the north and the last gate when semi-public areas in the surrounding residential leaving the city in that direction. quarters, private gardens and the area of the gardening school. Working from these observations, the group - The nearby greenhouse areas provide a developed the following suggestions. proximity to horticulture, horticultural activities and future parks. Suggestions - The vicinity of the Old Danube entails proximity to water. The points mentioned above are already a framework - Because of spatially and architecturally of options and future decisions that serves as the undefined spaces, a high potential of narrative – the context is the northern bank of the appropriation is possible. Danube.

40 Case Study Kagran Centre and District Subgroup 4 �

Build identity on existing diversity. This should be used to help create neighbour- Kagran Centre is a hub moving from being a regional hood organisations. hub towards being a hub AND a village centre. At the - participate: involve the people. The more moment, these functions are not clearly visible even people participate, the more likely success will though they are there; they are blurred, so to speak. be. As a first step, a common overall vision for the Because of this indistinctness, the centre lacks place must be developed, and a profile worked character or identity. out. - deliberate: citizens’ implementation labs or Nevertheless, it is a unique place and in its search for charrettes: with suitable promotion and marketing, identity could focus on the manifold differences as a people should be attracted and encouraged to base for further development. participate in the development process. One step could be a Kagran citizens’ implementation lab Given the existing diverse potential, large-scale inter- or charrette. In urban planning, the charrette is a ventions are not mandatory or necessary to create an technique for consulting stakeholders. It typically identity of place. Small-scale and quick-step interven- requires intense and possibly multi-day meetings, tions seem a better and more appropriate approach involving the abovementioned stakeholders or to improve the situation. a representative cross-section of these. A successful charrette promotes joint ownership of Process design is crucial. solutions and attempts to defuse typical con- The development process needs to frontational attitudes between residents and e.g. - co-ordinate: the whole process has to have one urban planners and/or developers. Residents who address. There must be someone to structure, do participate have early input into the planning link, follow, help to facilitate and monitor the process. For planners, developers and municipal procedure. This should be an external consult- officials, charrettes contribute to community ant acting as co-ordinator, an independent but involvement, avoid bad blood and dissatisfaction, ambitious professional who is the main contact for and probably prevent costly legal battles. everybody participating. He/she (or their office) is - organise smaller labs: based on the outcomes, the central point where all comes together. every single zone of possible development - give a stake: organise 100 stakeholders: (pedestrian and bike routes are crucial here) it is necessary to involve the right stakeholders – should be a target for smaller labs or workshops at least the 100 most important ones, including to build a coherent interlinking structure that is e.g. municipal officials, school principals, shop tailor-made for preferably most of the people owners, citizens, citizens’ representatives, etc. affected.

Case Study Kagran Centre and District 41 recommendations

Apply an approach that is based on the creation of a for big galleries and/or events, at the Schrödinger- village. This would mean that, despite the outcomes platz site just to attract attention. It is dubious of future charrettes or similar events, some measures whether such buildings would draw a critical mass are considered essential. of people to prove cost-effective. Another question - reducing traffic lanes: this has no alternative is who to attract. and perhaps is the sole bigger intervention that has to be done at first. To deal with this huge There are already enough people forming a critical gap in the area’s structure and provide a better mass to support many different uses and functions, basis for improvement, traffic must be calmed but there is a need for a wider range of complemen- by reducing the lanes of Wagramer Strasse to a tary functions to be located in this area for making maximum of four. There is no need for the present it a lively place. All of these should be at a smaller six-lane avenue and the regained space can be scale, e.g. a cabaret (why not move the Orpheum?), used for small-scale and mixed-use developments theatre, jazz clubs or similar. The north of Vienna is and for greening the area as a whole. still a cultural desert; a well-considered development - Walking and cycling: according to the general is necessary. structure of moving people and stable functions, a coherent system of walking and cycling paths has résumé: to be created, which necessarily requires erasing Kagran is a hub and will continue to be a hub. Small- the boundaries to the residential areas. scale interventions instead of large-scale changes Urban design: every single path should be are easier to implement. Decision-makers are pleasant, safe, well-lit and visible. The goal lies in easier to convince and in their turn can more easily making every footpath and bikeway a “rewarding” convince stakeholders to opt for small-scale develop- one, both at night and day. It will take a lot of effort ments. In order to move ahead, especially in times to design every single connection; this must be of crises and cutbacks in public spending, a step-by- a major item on the agenda of workshops, etc. step approach is more feasible and can contribute involving citizens. to making the Kagran hub a better place as long as - cabaret: it does not seem appropriate to every step is well co-ordinated and part of an overall, construct additional, huge iconic buildings, e.g. well-designed strategy.

HUB HUB + HUMan-SCale > Village = aCtIVItIeS

42 Case Study Kagran Centre and District 05. summAry OF FINDINGS Supporting principles are:

1. � Calming of Wagramer Strasse (fewer car lanes, more space for pedestrians). 2. � Calming of Donaustadtstrasse (fewer car lanes, more space for pedestrians). 3. � Restructuring of intersection Wagramer Strasse/ Donaustadtstrasse.

Introduction For a quick impression of the results of the 4. � Restructuring of “cinema street” (Siebeckstrasse), Kagran Implementation Lab, this chapter more space for pedestrians on the side of the summarises the recommendations for the four shopping mall. sites under study. 5. � Restructuring of Schrödingerplatz area by introducing mixed-use urban density, creating a Site 1 – Axis new District Centre Kagran – central urban square with a new urban function Donaustradtstrasse/Schrödingerplatz and visual connections to Wagramer Strasse. The current public spaces of Kagran Centre indicate 6. Introducing a tall landmark at the corner of the necessity of a good pedestrian connection Wagramer Strasse and the new visual connection between Underground station and Schrödingerplatz to Schrödingerplatz. to avoid that the area east of Wagramer Strasse will 7. � Developing Wagramer Strasse between the mall be isolated. and Kagraner Platz by planting trees in Wagramer Strasse and encouraging the development of These necessary improvements concern the con- shops along that street nection of the Kagran Underground station and the 8. � Redesigning the narrow alley behind the mall housing areas east of the Donauzentrum shopping (Lampaweg). mall via Siebeckstrasse (cinema), Donaustadtstrasse 9. � Keeping Lettenhaufen as a green, inhabited and Schrödingerplatz. The public squares are in recreation area, thus emphasising the contrast in need of redesign, with a focus on pedestrian use. identity between urbanity and green zone along both sides of Donaustadtstrasse. What is sorely lacking is any form of activity outside 10. Implementing a green leisure function next to the opening hours of the shops (evenings and the cinema and opening up the school garden Sundays) as well as cultural functions, cafés, bars and the area below the Underground tracks and restaurants. (eliminate parking facilities).

Summary of Findings 43 Site 2 – Axis new District Centre Kagran – Attemsgasse access to the inner courts of blocks. This solution The real heart of the district, responsible for the permits emphasising the street’s façades, introduc- spatial and functional integration of Kagran Centre/ ing currently lacking local services at ground-floor NDCK, Attemsgasse and other residential quarters, level (e.g. groceries, newsagents, shops, cafés, bars, is not the axis of Attemsgasse, but the transportation etc.) and moreover creating car-free zones inside the node where the Kagran Underground station, buses block. The inside of the block could be (as planned and tram stops converge. This is the place that now) converted into a park (Kirschblütenpark). Due concentrates all human movement in the area, both to the big size of the future park, it makes sense to at the regional and local scale. Therefore the node consider some pavilions within its borders, such as demands remodelling to permit the creation of an a club for elderly people, a teahouse, a children’s architecturally attractive and pedestrian-friendly mul- playground, a beer garden, etc. tifunctional space that combines the NDCK, Kagran Underground station and shopping mall into one The Attemsgasse quarter should have its own functionally and spatially coherent whole. Instead of identity to distinguish it from other quarters of the one large traditional square, one might consider a 22nd municipal district. For that purpose, the idea of system proposing a hierarchy of public spaces, e.g. a “Japanese thread” (the twinning of Donaustadt with public spaces for pedestrians only, public spaces several Japanese districts, the Japanese school, the defined as semi-pedestrian (allowing for city traffic, names of streets and the new planned Kirschblüten- i.e. buses and trams) and public spaces where cars park/Cherry Blossom Park, which could be designed are allowed also. The new planned square in front in Japanese style) might be used. of the ice-hockey stadium must be included in this system. Thus it is recommended to close the square The numerous schools located on the site might to car traffic and convert it into semi-pedestrian help to integrate the local community. Activities of space. The pedestrian-friendly character of the site schools attended by local children usually involve might be enhanced by reducing the number of lanes parents, which creates a “communication platform” on Siebeckstrasse and creating a green corridor also between adults. The international school and along the new public space at the core of Kagran. Japanese school will remain hermetically sealed, as Any re-organisation of the traffic system certainly it were, unless they collaborate with local schools. requires a detailed transport study. This would require joint programmes of the various schools – children from local schools might have The neighbourhood of Attemsgasse should remain additional classes on origami, karate, Japanese a locally oriented, residential area. It seems rea- and other languages, etc.; common sports activities sonable to continue perimeter development along between schools could also be arranged (soccer or Attemsgasse and Tokyostrasse, also allowing for hockey matches, etc.).

44 Summary of Findings Site 3 – Axis new District Centre Kagran – Old Danube waterfront

Subgroup 3 suggested focusing on the whole area of Kagran and its immediate surroundings, applying a network strategy and treating improvement and When locating the new school campus and its sports management as equal and simultaneous challenges. facilities, the possibility of more intensive school- Other suggestions were to work from the local level yard and playfield use should be considered. Given up to sub-centre level and give public space the the location between the existing school in Anton- highest and leading priority. Sattler-Gasse and the new planned campus next to Attemsgasse, it would be advantageous if the sports Having identified the main traffic corridors, the facilities served the whole school complex at the following functions could be considered to further same time. In that case, all use of the sports area support the New District Centre Kagran: cultural would require close collaboration between schools centre, library, secondary education, middle school, and a properly calibrated time schedule. Another science museum. possibility would be to consider the use of some of the facilities by members of the local community in the evenings and during weekends.

The object most negatively impacting any functional and spatial system for the area is the tram depot. It is a long, closed space that acts as a blind and not very aesthetic barrier; conversely, it does play an important role in serving the district’s public transport network. Due to the development of the NDCK and its importance for shaping the surrounding public spaces, the easiest solution would be to remove the depot. In that case, the centre area would gain a large additional open space that could be designat- ed for high-quality regional mixed-use facilities. Thus one might take advantage of the vicinity of Vienna International Centre and locate housing for expats in the area.

The second option is to include the tram depot in the new structures. New buildings could fulfil both regional and local functions, so objects like shops, offices, flats, “boarding houses”, an interactive museum for children or even a school could be situated there. The roof of the tram depot could Regarding the relation of the NDCK to the riverfront, be converted into a green space; cultural facilities it should be accepted that there is no viable relation for kids could be installed on top. It is advisable to since no public space will become available; there is locate functions of regional significance close to also no need for a physical connection. the square in front of the ice-hockey stadium. When adding to or converting the tram depot, it is very Further suggestions: enhance the visual relationship important to shape the walls in a way that transforms by building up density towards NDCK and housing them into a pleasant façade of the square. the transport axis underground.

Summary of Findings 45 Turn the public transport hub Kagran into the centre of development for Kagran. Change the potential of the area by identifying the decisive points for identity: intercultural atmosphere, (international) education and sports.

STARTING GAME: - Make a master plan for the public realm with fixed and flexible components to serve for - building activity and as an indicator for private development locations. - Include conditions in the current competition documents for the NDCK design. - Develop a public policy on security: safe streets, safe process. - Create a development strategy based on the above. - Focus on development for the 22nd municipal district without compromising its regional role based on notions of territory, integrated improvement, planning and security.

MAIN GAME: � Negotiate the involvement of private and public actors on the basis of the master plan: � – � sharing equity, - Develop a theme for the area over time. – � clear division of public and private, - Exercise active branding and communication – � identifying different levels of certainty in Vienna and its surroundings. in planning. � Follow different phases of evolution: PROCESS: � – open space comes first, - From nothing to something: take it slowly. � – elements around open space come second, - Focus on improving what exists before – other components are then added, concentrating on growth. – followed by infrastructure investments. - The population should provide more insight into - Monitor developments at any point in time. the living culture to enhance attractive aspects. - Organise an iterative process around planning - Define the development potential also in and involve stakeholders and population: social terms. – � the city government is the initiator, - Organise life in Kagran to become more rewarding – � involve existing investors and attract new ones, and create special focuses on Kagran in the city – explore the possibilities of chain integration. as a whole: festivals, championships, - Horizontally: public parties, housing corporations, tournaments, theatre shows, exhibitions, welfare institutions, building contractors. urban debates. - Vertically: initiatives, commissioning, designing, - Distinguish between short-term and long-term building, management: goals. – organise partnerships and define a business - Create a sequence of influential shifts: improvement policy for the district, indicate key projects to that effect. – � consider special public tools such as - Market and promote the district: special tax districts to pass on added value. communicate hope.

46 Summary of Findings Site 4 – Overall assessment of the area

The focus should be on the valuable dimensions of - cabaret: it does not seem appropriate to Kagran. Even though it does not appear so at first construct additional, huge iconic buildings, e.g. glance, Kagran Centre has a lot of qualities and for big galleries and/or events, at the Schrödinger- in fact several unique selling points within the city platz site just to attract attention. It is dubious boundaries of Vienna. Kagran should be viewed as a whether such buildings would draw a critical mass village, entailing an approach that boosts the village of people to prove cost-effective. Another question character of the district. This would make some is who to attract. There are already enough people measures essential. forming a critical mass to support many different uses and functions, but there is a need for a wider - reducing the number of traffic lanes: this has no range of complementary functions to be located alternative and perhaps is the sole bigger inter- in this area for making it a lively place. All of these vention that has to be done at first. To deal with should be at a smaller scale, e.g. a cabaret (why this huge open space in the area’s structure that not move the Orpheum?), theatre, jazz clubs or makes people feel lost and vulnerable, traffic must similar. The north of Vienna is still a cultural desert; be calmed by reducing the lanes of Wagramer a well-considered development is necessary. Strasse to a maximum of four. There is no need for the present six-lane avenue and the regained résumé: Kagran is a hub and will continue to be a space can be used for small-scale and mixed-use hub. Small-scale interventions instead of large-scale developments and for greening the area as a changes are easier to implement. Decision-makers whole. are easier to convince and in their turn can more - Walking and cycling: according to the general easily convince stakeholders to opt for small-scale structure of moving people and stable functions, a developments rather than costly big-scale, high-risk coherent system of walking and cycling paths has interventions. In order to move ahead, especially to be created, which necessarily requires erasing in times of crises and cutbacks in public spending, the fences sealing off the residential areas. a step-by-step approach is more feasible and can - urban design: every single path should be contribute to making the Kagran hub a better place pleasant, safe, well-lit and visible. The goal lies in as long as every step is well co-ordinated and part of making every footpath and bikeway a “rewarding” an overall, well-designed scheme. one, both at night and day. It will take a lot of effort to design every single connection; this must be Comment a major item on the agenda of workshops, etc. After having studied the dossier and inspected involving citizens. the area of Kagran on-site during the visit, all four

Summary of Findings 47 subgroups endorsed the legitimacy of the issues raised and recognised the problems and questions deriving from them.

Kagran suffers from fragmented developments that have taken place in the past. Projects were seen as standalone ventures with little consideration of their context. The resulting heterogeneous picture Small-scale interventions were recommended to of Kagran is that of a poorly connected ensemble complete the urban village that the neighbourhood of ambitions that obstruct each other, thus prevent- of Attemsgasse already is, with shops like a bakery, ing the evolution of the area into a well-balanced café or beer garden or other facilities like pavilions and distinct sub-centre of Vienna. Adding another in the to-be-created park, which could contribute to ambitious project such as the high-rise of the New community development in these areas. District Centre Kagran without embedding it in a vision for Kagran as a whole will only contribute to A remarkable discovery was the high density of an unreadable, confusing urban space. schools located in this area, to which a secondary school campus will be added in the near future. All the basic ingredients to be an important sub- All IL participants agreed that this is an important centre of Vienna are in place, from the offices of the component of the area’s identity that should not be district administration, a well-dimensioned shopping ignored in the promotion and marketing of Kagran. mall and schools to the ice-hockey stadium, all easy to reach by Underground, bus, tram and car. Yet the The major intervention scheduled to take place is the area offers no motivation to stay or linger for any high-rise building (NCDK). Because of its landmark but strictly functional reasons. All four subgroups character and position close to the Underground observed the same nondescript character of spatial station, it will become the centre of the district, which quality, thrown into sharp relief by a lack of identity implies that walkable connections from Dr. Adolf- of place and human scale. Schärf-Platz to all other functions in the district, such as the shopping mall or schools, are to be consid- There is also significant consensus on suggestions ered as crucial factors for positive branding and for improvement, which the four subgroups came placemaking. If the high-rise becomes associated up with independently of each other. with this quality of space, combining this appeal with intercultural atmosphere, (international) education There were a limited number of recommenda- and sports, it is bound to signal a permanent positive tions that can be considered larger-scale interven- image of its identity to the regions it wants to draw its tions, such as the removal of the tram depot and visitors from, and not only as a transport interchange the suggestion to downgrade the four- to six-lane hub from car to bike or from car to public transport avenues of Wagramer Strasse and Donaustadt- and vice versa, but also as a place to be after offices strasse into two-lane avenues for car traffic. All four and shops have closed for the day. This calls for groups stressed the importance and effectiveness cultural functions like (avant-garde) theatres and of small-scale measures like the redevelopment and jazz clubs that create reasons to be in the centre of pleasant landscaping of public space, thus allowing Kagran instead of the city centre of Vienna. for rewarding routes for pedestrians and cyclists. This would be the sort of comparatively low-cost All four subgroups arrived at this general direction of interventions distinguished by being relatively easy recommendations independently of each other. This to implement regarding both costs and time while carries some weight, given the diverse characteristics offering good effectiveness in generating better of the participants in the four subgroups in terms of quality of space. nationality, culture, discipline and age.

48 Summary of Findings 49 ImplEmENTATION lAb NEUES ZENTRUM KAGRAN

Plan 2: Luftbild, regionale Darstellung Plan 3: Luftbild, lokale Darstellung

Nördlich der Donau gelegen, ist Wiens Büros beherbergen. Davor wird sich ein 22. Gemeindebezirk Donaustadt eines der neuer zentraler Platz erstrecken. dynamischsten Gebiete der Stadt. Kagran ist der zentrale Teil des Bezirks und ver- Drei weitere Entwicklungsgebiete eint in sich die meisten Kernfunktionen, befinden sich in der Nähe: Donaufeld z. B. Bezirksamt, Bücherei, Volkshoch- (hauptsächlich Wohnnutzung), Brach- schule usw. ebenso wie ein sehr großes mühle (Mischnutzung) und etwas weiter Einkaufszentrum – das größte seiner Art weg aspern Seestadt (Mischnutzung). in Wien –, ein Eishockeystadion (Heim- Die Hochhäuser der Donau City und stätte der Vienna Capitals) sowie zahlrei- UNO-City, welche diesen zentralen che lokale, regionale und internationale Bezirksbereich gleichfalls beeinflussen, Schulen. Das Gebiet ist mit öffentlichen liegen in Sichtweite. Verkehrsmitteln wie der U-Bahn-Linie U1 (hier oberirdisch geführt) sowie mehreren Straßenbahn- und Buslinien sehr g ut erschlossen und darüber hinaus BezIrKSzentrUM als Schnittpunkt mehrerer Hauptstraßen KAgrAn auch ein Knotenpunkt für den Kfz- Verkehr. Insgesamt präsentiert sich das Gebiet als heterogen, wenig str ukturiert und unattraktiv.

In naher Zukunft werden einige tiefgrei- fende Veränderungen das Stadtgefüge in N

diesem Gebiet nachhaltig beeinflussen. An der derzeitigen U-Bahn-Station wird ein neues Bezirkszentrum errichtet wer- Plan 1: Gebiet der Fallstudie, den; die Gebäude sollen das Bezirksamt, Lage innerhalb der Stadtgrenzen die Volkshochschule und Bücherei sowie Geschäfte, ein Hotel, Wohnungen und

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Eishalle Neues Bezirkszentrum Remise der Wiener Linien RWL

Vienna International School Hauptstraße Problemdarstellung Hauptstraße

Nachfolgende allgemeine Fragen ergeben sich im Zusammen- hang mit der erwarteten dynamischen Entwicklung dieses Einkaufszentrum Gebiets:

U-Bahn-Linie U1 1. Wie sollte Stadtentwicklung im Projektgebiet aussehen, und welche Nutzungen sollte sie verfolgen? Die mit Buchstaben bezeichneten Bereiche entsprechen den farblich gekenn-

Berufsschule BS Lettenhaufen LH Schrödingerplatz SP zeichneten Zonen auf Plan 4: Fakten. SP – Schrödingerplatz. Nach Abtrag ung des alten Bezirksamts könnte dieser Bereich verschiedenste Plan 4: Fakten Nutzungen aufnehmen, z. B. Museen, Galerien, Wohnungen usw. LH – Lettenhaufen. Vorwiegend Wohngebiet mit Um- gestaltungspotenzial entlang seiner Ränder. Aufgrund der bestehenden Pachtverträge wird eine Veränderung nur allmählich erfolgen; daher sind eine konstruktive Stadtentwicklungs - Stadtentwicklungs - gebiet Donaufeld gebiet Brachmühle Strategie und Prozessgestaltung erforderlich. BS – Gelände der ehemaligen Berufsschule. Dieser nahe, einer der Hauptstraßen gelegene Bereich ist nicht nur wegen der Nähe zum Zentr um Kagran, sondern auch als visuelles Bindeglied bedeutsam; Dichte versus negativer BEZIRKSZENTRUM KAGRAN Auswirkung auf Sichtachsen. RWL – Bereich der Remise der Wiener Linien. Da diese in der Nähe des zukünftigen neuen Bezirkszentr ums liegt, stellt sich die Frage, wie mit den entsprechenden Konfi - g urationen und Verbindungen zu verfahren ist. 2. Die Kernfrage betrifft die Verknüpfung der einzelnen Bereiche unter besonderer Berücksichtig ung der bestehenden Hauptstraßen und des Einkaufszentrums, welches sowohl eine wichtige Rolle wahrnimmt als auch als städte- Donau City Stadtentwicklungs - Erholungsgebiet gebiet aspern bauliches Hindernis das gesamte städtische Gefüge im Alte Donau Seestadt Zentrum Kagran, beeinträchtigt. 3. Wie kann öffentlicher Raum zurückgewonnen werden? Plan 5: Fakten, 4. Sind großflächige oder kleinteilige Eingriffe erforderlich? Umfeld des Bezirkszentrums Kagran 5. Wie können alle Entwicklungen umgesetzt werden? Wie ist dieser Prozess zu gestalten (z. B. für ein neues Museum auf dem Schrödingerplatz)?

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a gebiet 1 Achse Neues bezirkszentrum Kagran (NbZK/dr.-Adolf-schärf-platz) – donaustadtstraße/schrödingerplatz

Wie können bessere Verbindungen insbesondere für FußgängerInnen geschaffen werden? Wie ist das Gebiet um den Schrödingerplatz nach Abriss 2 des Bestands zu entwickeln? Wie kann die Situati- on des öffentlichen Raums verbessert werden? Wie ist mit der Einfamilienhausnutzung auf dem Lettenhaufen zu verfahren? a gebiet 2 Achse Neues bezirkszentrum Kagran 4 (NbZK/dr.-Adolf-schärf-platz) – Attemsgasse

Wie kann dieser Bereich besser in das Zentrum Kagran integriert werden? Wie ist diese Achse 3 1 zu einem attraktiven Teil des Bezirks mit Eigen- charakter zu entwickeln? a gebiet 3 Achse Neues bezirkszentrum Kagran (NbZK/dr.-Adolf-schärf-platz), Einkaufszentrum und uferzone der Alten donau

Wie kann das Zentrum Kagran insbesondere für Plan 6: Die vier Projektgebiete FußgängerInnen und RadfahrerInnen an die Uferzone angedockt werden? Kann das Erholungs- gebiet Alte Donau Teil des neu gestalteten Zent- rums werden und ist dies überhaupt erforderlich? a gebiet 4 Allgemeine Einschätzung des gebiets Allgemeiner Vorschlag für zukünftige Entwicklungen auf Wie kann ein eigenständiges Zentrum für den dem Gelände des Neuen 22. Gemeindebezirk Donaustadt geschaffen Bezirkszentrums Kagran. Der werden? Was macht diesen Ort aus? Wie kann Architekturwettbewerb wird attraktiver öffentlicher Raum in diesem Gebiet Ende 2010 juriert werden. verankert werden? > www.neueszentrumkagran.at

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ZusAmmENFAssuNg dEr ErgEbNIssE �

Einleitung notwendige Maßnahmen:

Als kurze Übersicht der Ergebnisse des 1. � Verkehrsberuhig ung der Wagramer Kagran Implementation Lab fasst dieses Straße (weniger Fahrstreifen, mehr Kapitel die Empfehlungen für die vier Platz für FußgängerInnen). untersuchten Projektgebiete zusammen. 2. Verkehrsberuhig ung der Donaustadt- straße (weniger Fahrstreifen, mehr a gebiet 1 – Achse neues Bezirks- Platz für FußgängerInnen). zentrum Kagran – Donaustadtstraße/ 3. Umgestaltung der Kreuzung Schrödingerplatz Wagramer Straße/Donaustadtstraße. 4. � Umgestaltung der Siebeckstraße, Der derzeitige Zustand des öffentlichen mehr Platz für FußgängerInnen auf Raums in und um das Zentr um Kagran der Seite des Einkaufszentrums (Kino). zeigt klar, dass eine g ute fußläufige 5. � Umgestaltung des Schrödingerplatzes Verbindung zwischen U-Bahn-Station durch städtische Verdichtung mit und Schrödingerplatz erforderlich ist, Nutzungsmix, Schaffung eines zent- um eine Isolierung des Gebiets östlich der ralen Stadtplatzes mit neuer urbaner Wagramer Straße zu vermeiden. Funktion und Sichtbeziehungen zur Diese notwendigen Verbesserungen Wagramer Straße. betreffen die Verbindung zwischen der 6. � Schaffung eines prominenten U-Bahn-Station Kagran mit dem neuen Zeichens an der Ecke von Wagramer Bezirkszentrum und den Wohngebieten Straße und der neuen Sichtbeziehung östlich des Einkaufszentrums über Sie- zum Schrödingerplatz. beckstraße (Kino) bzw. Donaustadtstraße 7. � Neugestaltung der Wagramer Straße und Schrödingerplatz. Die öffentlichen zwischen Einkaufszentrum und Räume bedürfen einer Neugestaltung mit Kagraner Platz durch Baumpflanzung Bevorrang ung des fußläufigen Verkehrs. und Ansiedlung von Geschäften entlang der Straße. Sehr negativ wird das Fehlen jeglicher 8. � Umgestaltung der schmalen Gasse Aktivität nach Geschäftsschluss (abends hinter dem Einkaufszentrum und sonntags) sowie von kulturellen (Lampaweg). Einrichtungen und Gastronomie emp- 9. � Erhaltung des Lettenhaufens als grüne funden. bewohnte Erholungszone, wodurch die Identitätsdifferenz zwischen städ- tischer Dichte und Grünraum beider- seits der Donaustadtstraße betont wird. 10. Mischnutzungen (grün, Freizeit) neben dem Kino und Öffnung des Schulgartens der Gartenbauschule Kagran und der Zone unter den U-Bahn-Gleisen (Auflassung des Park- platzes).

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a gebiet 2 – Achse neues Bezirks- zentrum Kagran – Attemsgasse (und Umgebung)

Das wahre und für die räumliche und Jede Neuorganisation des Verkehrs- funktionelle Gliederung von Zentr um s ystems erfordert definitiv eine detaillier- Kagran/NBZK, Attemsgasse und den te Verkehrsstudie. anderen Wohngebieten verantwortliche Herz des Bezirks ist nicht die Achse At- Der Bereich der Attemsgasse sollte ein temsgasse, sondern der Verkehrsknoten- Wohngebiet mit lokaler Ausrichtung punkt von U-Bahn, Bus- und Straßen- bleiben. Sinnvoll erscheint eine weitere bahnlinien. Hier konzentrieren sich alle Blockrandbebauung entlang der At- Wege in diesem Gebiet auf regionaler temsgasse und Tokiostraße mit freiem und lokaler Ebene. Daher muss der Kno- Zugang zu den Innenhöfen. Durch diese tenpunkt umgestaltet werden, um einen Lösung werden die Fassaden der At- architektonisch attraktiven und fuß- temsgasse betont, können derzeit noch gängerfreundlichen multifunktionalen fehlende Dienstleister in den Erdge- Raum zu schaffen, der NBZK, U-Bahn- schoßzonen untergebracht werden (z. B. Station und Einkaufszentrum in eine Lebensmittel- und andere Geschäfte, funktionell und räumlich einheitliche Trafiken, Gastronomie usw.) und werden Form gießt. Statt eines großen Platzes im in den Innenhöfen autofreie Bereiche herkömmlichen Sinn könnte eine Hi- geschaffen. Das Blockinnere könnte, wie erarchie öffentlicher Räume angedacht derzeit geplant, als Park gestaltet werden werden, z. B. öffentliche Räume nur für (Kirschblütenpark). Aufgrund der Größe FußgängerInnen, öffentliche Räume für des zukünftigen Parks erscheint die Auf- fußläufigen und öffentlichen Verkehr stellung von Pavillons im Park sinnvoll, sowie auch dem motorisierten Indivi- etwa ein Seniorenclub, Teehaus, Kinder- dualverkehr zugängliche öffentliche spielplatz, Biergarten usw. Räume. Der geplante neue Platz vor der Eishalle ist in dieses System einzubezie- Das Viertel um die Attemsgasse sollte hen. eine eigene Identität erhalten, um es von anderen Vierteln im 22. Bezirk zu unter- Es wird daher empfohlen, den Platz für scheiden. Dafür würde sich ein Bezug zu den Autoverkehr zu sperren und nur für Japan g ut eignen (Städtepartnerschaften FußgängerInnen und den öffentlichen von Donaustadt mit Bezirken mehrerer Verkehr zugänglich zu machen. Der japanischer Städte, japanische Schule und fußgängerfreundliche Charakter dieses Straßennamen sowie geplanter Kirsch- Bereichs könnte durch eine Reduktion blütenpark, der gleichfalls im japani- der Fahrstreifen auf der Siebeckstraße schen Stil angelegt werden könnte). und die Schaffung eines Grünzugs entlang dem neuen öffentlichen Raum im Die zahlreichen in diesem Gebiet ange- Herzen Kagrans betont werden. siedelten Schulen könnten einen Beitrag

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Die stärkste Beeinträchtig ung des funktionellen und räumlichen Systems zur Schaffung einer einheitlicheren überhaupt ergibt sich aufgrund der lokalen Identität leisten. Von den Schu- Straßenbahnremise. Dabei handelt es len veranstaltete Aktivitäten für Kinder sich um ein langgezogenes, geschlossenes beziehen meist auch deren Eltern ein, Bauwerk, das als sperriges, wenig an- wodurch eine „Kommunikationsplatt- sprechendes Hindernis wirkt; allerdings form“ für Erwachsene entsteht. So lange ist die Remise für das öffentliche Ver- sie nicht mit lokalen Schulen zusam- kehrsnetz im Gebiet von großer menarbeiten, bleiben die International Bedeutung. Aufgrund der Errichtung School und die japanische Schule wei- des NBZK und seines zu erwartenden terhin vom Bezirk abgeschottet. Für eine Einflusses auf die umgebenden öffent- solche Kooperation wären gemeinsame lichen Räume wäre es am einfachsten, Veranstaltungsprogramme erforderlich die Remise zu schließen, da dadurch ein – Kinder aus anderen Schulen im Bezirk großer Freiraum in der Mitte des Pro- könnten etwa an Kursen für Origami, jektgebiets entstünde, der für qualitativ Karate, Japanisch und andere Sprachen hochwertige regionale Mischnutzungen usw. teilnehmen; auch könnten gemein- ausgewiesen werden könnte. So könnte same Sportveranstaltungen der Schulen etwa die Nähe der UNO-City genützt (Fußball- oder Hockeymatches usw.) werden, indem Wohnungen für auslän- organisiert werden. dische Arbeitskräfte z. B. der Vereinten Nationen hier angesiedelt würden. Bei der Verortung des neuen Schulcam- pus und seiner Sporteinrichtungen wäre Die zweite Option besteht darin, die zu erwägen, ob Schulhöfe und Spiel- Remise in die Neubauten einzubeziehen. felder nicht intensiver genützt werden Da diese Neubauten sowohl regionale sollten. Aufgrund der Lage zwischen als auch lokale Funktionen entfalten der bestehenden Schule in der Anton- könnten, wäre es möglich, etwa Geschäf- Sattler-Gasse und dem geplanten te, Büros, Wohnungen, Schüler- oder Campus nahe der Attemsgasse scheint Studentenheime, ein interaktives eine Nutzung der Sporteinrichtungen Kindermuseum oder auch eine Schule durch alle Schulen des Gebiets sinnvoll. hier anzusiedeln. Das Dach der Remise Dies würde eine enge Zusammenarbeit könnte begrünt und Kultureinrichtun- zwischen den Schulen sowie einen g ut gen für Kinder könnten hier unterge- abgestimmten Zeitplan für die Nutzung bracht werden. Es wäre ratsam, Funktio- erforderlich machen. Es wäre auch mög- nen von regionaler Trag weite nahe dem lich, eventuell einige der Sporteinrich- Vorplatz der Eishalle zu platzieren. Bei tungen abends und während der Wo- Umbau oder Umgestaltung der Remise chenenden für die lokale Bevölkerung sollen platzseitig ansprechende Fassaden zugänglich zu machen. gestaltet werden.

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a gebiet 3 – Achse neues Bezirks- zentrum – einkaufszentrum und Uferzone der Alten Donau

Die Arbeitsgruppe 3 schlug eine Kon- Aufgaben in der Anfangsphase: zentration auf ganz Kagran und die Erstellung eines Masterplans mit fixen unmittelbare Umgebung vor. Vernetzung und flexiblen Bestandteilen sei hier anzustreben; Aufwertung und - Motor und Indikator zur Verortung laufende Gestaltung sollten als gleich- privat finanzierter Bauprojekte. wertige und gleichzeitige Herausforde- - Aufnahme der Beding ungen in die rungen betrachtet werden. Auch wur- laufenden Wettbewerbsunterlagen de ein Ansatz von der lokalen hin zur für die Gestaltung des NBZK. subzentralen Ebene sowie die absolute - Formulierung einer Sicherheits- Bevorrang ung des öffentlichen Raums politik für den öffentlichen Raum – vorgeschlagen. Nach Feststellung der sichere Straßen, sicherer Prozess. wichtigsten Verkehrskorridore könnten - Formulierung einer auf die oben- folgende Funktionen zur weiteren Un- stehenden Punkte gründenden terstützung des neuen Bezirkszentrums Entwicklungsstrategie. Kagran angedacht werden: Kulturzen- - Schwerpunkt auf die Entwicklung trum, Bücherei, Erwachsenenbildung, des 22. Bezirks ohne Beeinträchti- Mittelschule, Wissenschaftsmuseum. g ung seiner regionalen, auf Begriffen wie Einzugsgebiet, integrierter Betreffend eines Bezugs zwischen NBZK Aufwertung, Planung und Sicherheit und Uferbereich ist zu akzeptieren, dass fußenden Rolle. es hier keine wesentlichen Engriffsmög- lichkeiten gibt, da in absehbarer Zukunft Kernaufgaben: keine öffentlichen Bereiche frei werden; Einbeziehung privater und es besteht auch keine Notwendigkeit für öffentlicher Akteure auf Grundlage eine physische Verbindung. Eine Auf- des Masterplans: wertung könnte durch die Stärkung der - ausgewogener Ansatz, Sichtbeziehung durch höhere Dichte - klare Trennung von öffentlich zum NBZK hin und Umbau der Siebeck- und privat, straße als Unterführung erfolgen. - verschiedene Ebenen der Planungs- sicherheit festlegen. Der Verkehrsknotenpunkt Kagran könn- te das Zentr um für die Entwicklung Darstellung verschiedener Kagrans werden. Das Potenzial des Ge- Entwicklungsphasen: biets kann durch die Festleg ung wesent- - Freiraum an erster Stelle, licher identitätsstiftender Ziele verändert - umgebende Elemente an werden: interkulturelle Atmosphäre, zweiter Stelle, (internationale) Bildungseinrichtungen - dann Hinzufüg ung weiterer und Sport. Bausteine,

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- schließlich Infrastruktur- ProzeSS: investitionen, - Von nichts zu etwas: - laufende Prozessüberwachung. Gehen wir es langsam an. - Die Konzentration auf das Organisieren eines permanenten Pla- Bestehende ist jener auf das nungsprozesses und Einbeziehung von Wachstum vorzuziehen. Interessengr uppen und Bevölkerung: - Vertiefte Beschäftig ung mit der - Stadtverwaltung als Initiator, Alltagskultur und dem öffentlichen - Einbeziehung bestehender sowie Leben vor Ort, um attraktive Aspekte Akquisition neuer Investoren, stärker hervorzuheben. - Prüfung der Möglichkeiten zur - Das Entwicklungspotenzial muss auch Integration weiterer Akteure und im sozialen Sinn definiert werden. Koordination von Planung und - Das Leben in Kagran sollte reich- Management. haltiger werden; spezielle Veranstal- tungen mit Blickpunkt auf Kagran Horizontal: könnten in Wien abgehalten werden: Öffentliche Akteure, Festivals, Wettbewerbe, Turniere, Wohnbaugenossenschaften, Theateraufführungen, Ausstellungen, Wohlfahrtseinrichtungen, Diskussionen über städtische Themen. Baufirmen. � - Zwischen kurz- und langfristigen Zielen ist klar zu unterscheiden. Vertikal: - Eine Abfolge wichtiger Veränderun- Initiativen, Beauftragen, gen mit entsprechenden Schlüssel- Entwerfen, Bauen, Verwalten: � projekten ist zu schaffen. - Partnerschaften organisieren und - Vermarktung und Förder ung des eine Politik zur Aufwertung der Bezirks kommunizieren Hoffnung. Unternehmen im Bezirk („Business Improvement“) festlegen, - besondere Instrumente der öffent- lichen Hand könnten eingesetzt werden, z. B. spezielle Steuererleichte- rungen, um den geschaffenen Mehrwert weiterzugeben.

Allmähliche Entwicklung eines über- greifenden Themas für das Gebiet. Aktive Markenführung und Kommuni- kation in ganz Wien und Umgebung.

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a gebiet 4 – Allgemeine einschätzung des gebiets

Der Schwerpunkt sollte auf den wert- - Stadtgestaltung: vollen Merkmalen Kagrans liegen. Auch Jeder Fußweg muss attraktiv, sicher, wenn es auf den ersten Blick nicht so er- g ut beleuchtet und g ut sichtbar sein. scheinen mag, verfügt das Zentrum von Die Benutzung aller Fuß- und Radwe- Kagran doch über zahlreiche Qualitäten ge soll zu jeder Tages- und Nachtzeit und Besonderheiten innerhalb Wiens. ein ansprechendes Erlebnis bieten. Kagran kann als Dorf betrachtet werden, Die Gestaltung der Fuß- und Radver- und auf diesen Dorfcharakter könnte bindungen wird arbeitsaufwendig man bei der Imagebildung ansetzen. sein und ist als wichtiger Punkt in der Zusammenarbeit mit der Bevölkerung Dies erfordert bestimmte Maßnahmen. zu setzen. - Anzahl der Fahrstreifen reduzieren: Dazu gibt es keine Alternative, wobei - Theater/Kabarett: es sich hier um vielleicht die einzige Es scheint nicht sinnvoll, zusätzlich von Anfang an erforderliche größere große Gebäude mit Wahrzeichencha- Intervention handelt. Um diesen riesi- rakter (etwa für große Kunstgalerien gen offenen Raum in den Griff zu be- und/oder Veranstaltungen auf dem kommen, der ein Gefühl der Verloren- Schrödingerplatz) als Blickfang zu heit und Schutzlosigkeit aufkommen errichten. Es ist fraglich, ob solche lässt, muss der motorisierte Verkehr Bauten eine kritische Masse von Besu- durch Reduktion der Fahrstreifen der cherInnen anziehen würden, um ihre Wagramer Straße auf höchstens vier Kostenwirksamkeit zu sichern. Es stellt beruhigt werden. Der so gewonnene sich auch die Frage, um welches Ziel- Raum würde frei für FußgeherInnen publikum es hier ginge. Es sind bereits und RadfahrerInnen, kleinteilige genügend Personen für eine kritische Mischnutzungen und Begrünungs- Masse vorhanden, um eine Vielzahl maßnahmen. von Nutzungen und Funktionen zu tragen, doch besteht Bedarf an weite- - FußgängerInnen und ren zusätzlichen Funktionen, um das radfahrerInnen: Projektgebiet lebendiger zu gestalten. Entsprechend der allgemeinen Ver- Diese Funktionen sollten ausnahmslos kehrsstr uktur und Funktionsstabilität kleinere Ausmaße haben, z. B. Kaba- ist ein attraktives Netz von Fuß- und rett (man könnte etwa das Orpheum Radwegen zu schaffen. Die Zäune um hierherbringen), Theater, Jazzclubs die Wohnsiedlungen sollten entfernt oder Ähnliches. Der Norden Wiens ist werden. noch immer nicht ausreichend mit kulturellen Einrichtungen versorgt und verlangt nach einer wohlüberleg- ten Entwicklung.

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Zusammenfassung

Kagran ist und bleibt ein Knotenpunkt. dadurch erschwert. Ein weiteres ehrgei- Kleinteilige Interventionen sind leichter ziges Projekt wie das Hochhaus für das umzusetzen als großräumige Verän- neue Bezirkszentrum Kagran zu errich- derungen: EntscheidungsträgerInnen ten, ohne es gleichzeitig in eine Gesamt- sind leichter zu überzeugen und können vision für Kagran einzubetten, würde die ihrerseits Interessengruppen leichter an- geringe Lesbarkeit und Unübersichtlich- regen, kleinteiligen Entwicklungen den keit des Stadtraums nicht verbessern. Vorzug gegenüber teuren, großräumigen und riskanten Maßnahmen zu geben. Die Gr undelemente für ein wichtiges Um insbesondere in Zeiten der Krise und lokales Zentrum Wiens sind mit den knappen öffentlichen Gelder Fortschrit- Büros des Magistratischen Bezirksamts, te zu erzielen, ist ein gradueller Ansatz dem großzügigen Einkaufszentrum, den sinnvoller und könnte dazu beitragen, Schulen sowie der Eishalle ausnahmslos den Knotenpunkt Kagran zu einem vorhanden und leicht mit U-Bahn, Bus, attraktiveren Ort zu machen. Dafür muss Straßenbahn und Auto zu erreichen. allerdings jeder Schritt g ut koordiniert Doch bietet das Projektgebiet keinen und Teil eines umfassenden und wohl- Anreiz, sich hier auch nach Beendig ung überlegten Plans sein. der Einkaufs- oder Amtswege länger auf- zuhalten. Alle vier Gruppen wiesen auf Anmerkungen den nichtssagenden räumlichen Charak- ter des Gebiets hin, der durch den Man- Nach Analyse der Unterlagen und Be- gel an Lokalidentität und menschlicher gehung von Kagran im Rahmen eines Dimension noch deutlicher hervortritt. Lokalaugenscheins stimmten alle vier Arbeitsgruppen darin überein, dass die Weitgehende Einstimmigkeit herrschte Problemstellung wie auch die sich daraus auch in Bezug auf die von den vier Ar- ergebenden Themen und Fragen einer beitsgruppen unabhängig voneinander Lösung bedürfen. gemachten Vorschläge zur Verbesserung der Situation. Kagran leidet unter den Folgen der früheren bruchstückhaften Entwick- Einige wenige Empfehlungen können lungsschübe. Projekte wurden isoliert als großräumigere Eingriffe gewertet betrachtet, der städtebauliche Kontext werden, so etwa die Absiedlung der vernachlässigt. Die daraus folgende hete- Straßenbahnremise und die Reduktion rogene Stadtgestalt Kagrans ist ein wenig der vier bis sechs Fahrstreifen für den zusammenhängender Mix verschiede- Autoverkehr auf der Wagramer Straße ner Nutzungen, die einander zum Teil und Donaustadtstraße auf lediglich zwei. blockieren. Eine Weiterentwicklung des Gebiets zu einem ausgewogenen und in- Alle vier Gr uppen betonten die Bedeu- dividuellen Bezirkszentrum Wiens wird tung und Wirksamkeit kleinteiliger

Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache 59 Maßnahmen wie z. B. die Umgestaltung Kagran zu betrachten. Wird das Hoch- und Attraktivier ung des öffentlichen haus mit dieser räumlichen Qualität Raums, wodurch ansprechende Fuß- und assoziiert und verbindet diesen Anspruch Radwege möglich werden. Dies wären mit einer interkulturellen Atmosphäre, vergleichsweise kostengünstige Inter- (internationalen) Bildungseinrichtungen ventionen, welche zeitlich und finanziell und Sport, wird automatisch eine dau- relativ leicht umsetzbar, dabei aber hoch erhafte positive Besetzung der Identität wirksam sind, weil sie bessere Raumqua- von Kagran an die Zielgruppenregio- lität schaffen. nen vermittelt – und zwar nicht nur als Verkehrsknoten und Umsteigepunkt Kleinteilige Interventionen wurden vom Auto auf das Rad oder öffentliche empfohlen, um das „städtische Dorf“, das Verkehrsmittel bzw. umgekehrt, sondern die Zone um die Attemsgasse bereits ist, auch als Ort, wo man sich nach Ge- mit Geschäften zu versorgen, z. B. Bä- schäfts- und Büroschluss gerne aufhält. ckerei, Kaffeehaus, Biergarten oder auch Dies erfordert kulturelle Funktionen wie andere Einrichtungen wie etwa Pavillons z. B. (Avantgarde-) Theater und Jazzclubs, im geplanten Park, was die Entwicklung die Gründe liefern, warum Menschen des Gemeinschaftssinns in diesem Quar- den Abend lieber im Zentrum Kagrans tier fördern würde. als im Stadtzentrum von Wien verbrin- gen möchten. Eine bemerkenswerte Entdeckung war die große Anzahl von Schulen in diesem Die genannten allgemeinen Empfeh- Gebiet, zu denen sich in naher Zukunft lungsrichtlinien wurden von allen vier noch ein Schulcampus gesellen wird. Gruppen unabhängig voneinander Alle TeilnehmerInnen des Implemen- entwickelt. Dies ist besonders signifikant tation Lab waren sich einig, dass dieser in Anbetracht der unterschiedlichen einen wichtigen Bestandteil der lokalen Herkunftsländer, kulturellen Zugehö- Identität ausmachen wird, der bei der Be- rigkeit, ber uflichen Ausrichtung und werbung und Vermarktung von Kagran Lebensalter der TeilnehmerInnen der zu berücksichtigen ist. vier Arbeitsgruppen.

Die bedeutsamste geplante Maßnahme ist das Hochhaus für das Neue Zentrum Kagran. Aufgrund seiner Wahrzei- chenrolle und der Lage gleich bei der U-Bahn-Station wird es zum Bezirkszen- trum avancieren; daher sind fußläufige Verbindungen vom Dr. Adolf-Schärf- Platz zu allen anderen Bezirksfunktionen – z. B. Einkaufszentrum oder Schulen – als entscheidende Faktoren für positive Markenführung und „Placemaking“ für

60 Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache ImplEmENTATION lAbs – WAs sINd sIE, WAs KöNNEN sIE? �

Das Format des Implementation Labs wurde im Rahmen des MILUnets (Multifunctional and Intensive Land Use), einem von der EU geförderten Planungsansatz, entwickelt. Implementa- tion Labs werden vom holländischen International Intervision Institute (III) etc. über weitgestreute Expertisen aus den und seinem assoziierten Expertinnen- Bereichen Stadt- und Regionalplanung, und Expertenpool organisiert und durch- Architektur, Bauwesen, Umweltwissen- geführt. schaften, Verkehrsplanung, Wirtschaft, Marketing, Soziologie, Rechtswissen- Der zentrale Ansatz der Implementation schaften, Verwaltung und Politik verfü- Labs liegt in einer str ukturierten Be- gen. trachtungsweise städtebaulicher The- menstellungen, wobei lokale und inter- Die Auswirkungen (positive wie negati- nationale Fachleute neue Lösungsansätze ve) verschiedener geplanter Nutzungs- und -strategien erarbeiten. Die einladen- ansätze auf den Stadtraum werden unter de Stelle beauftragt das International In- städtebaulicher, soziologischer, aber auch tervision Institute mit der Durchführ ung wirtschaftlicher Betrachtungsweise un- des Implementation Labs. Dieses orga- tersucht – egal ob es sich dabei um Ein- nisiert einen dreitägigen Workshop, in zelnutzungen handelt oder einen Nut- dessen Rahmen die internationalen und zungsmix. Gleichzeitig werden geeignete lokalen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilneh- Strategien entwickelt, um zu räumlich mer städtebauliche Themenstellungen hochwertigen städtebaulichen Lösungen in konkreten Planungsgebieten untersu- (öffentlicher Raum, Grünraumangebot chen und in Arbeitsgruppen Strategien etc.) zu kommen, die sozial verträglich für mögliche Lösungen entwickeln. und wirtschaftlich sinnvoll sind.

Die grundlegende Idee dahinter ist, Das Format „Implementation Lab“ die Planerinnen und Planer vor Ort in ihrer Ideen- und Lösungsfindung zu Vor einem Implementation Lab erfasst unterstützen, da diese manchmal zu nah die einladende Stelle sämtliche relevante oder bereits zu lang an den zu lösenden Informationen zum Aufgabengebiet. Die Problemen arbeiten und möglicherweise Aufbereitung der Daten erfolgt gemein- ihre Lösungskompetenz nicht weiterent- sam mit dem International Intervision wickeln können. Objektive Expertinnen Institute. Diese Fallbeschreibungen und Experten, die gleichsam von außen werden vor dem Implementation Lab dazukommen, können zu einem frischen allen Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern und unbelasteten Denkansatz beitragen zugänglich gemacht und gewährleisten und neue und unerwartete Lösungen einen möglichst umfangreichen und anregen. Daher ist es wichtig, dass die gleichwertigen Informationsstand. Das teilnehmenden Fachleute, Stakeholder Inhaltsverzeichnis einer Plangebietsbe-

Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache 61 schreibung (Case study) schaut wie 2.1. � Lage und Funktion des Planungs- folgt aus: bereichs im größeren Kontext.

1. � Hintergr undinformation zur 2.2. Beschreibung des Plangebietes Stadt und/oder Region (relevante Statistiken und Fakten) in Plänen, Diagrammen, Bildern usw. 1.1. � Hauptcharakteristika: Beispiele sind die Zahl der Gebäude, Lage; Stellung und Bedeutung im Fläche der Geschäftsräume, Zahl der regionalen, nationalen und inter- Arbeitsplätze und andere demografi- nationalen Kontext; historische sche Daten; im Prinzip alles analog Entwicklung; Wirtschaftsleben, zu 1.2. plus Plandarstellungen der Produktionsstandorte; Rolle der (historischen) Entwicklung, Nutzun- Bildungseinrichtungen und Universi- gen, Infrastruktur etc. täten; politische Bedeutung der Stadt/ Region; Verwaltung und Regierung 2.3. Vor welchen Herausforderungen etc. steht das Plangebiet? Beschreibung der Problembereiche und fehlende 1.2. � Zahlen und Fakten: Funktionen. Neue relevante (städ- Einwohnerzahl; Fläche des tebauliche) Entwicklungen in der Planungsgebiets; Anzahl der Umgebung, Stadt und Region. Plan- Verwaltungseinheiten oder darstellung dieser Entwicklungs- Gemeinden (in der Region); planungen. Durchschnittseinkommen; Zahl der Arbeitenden und 2.4. Was sind die wichtigsten Frage- Zahl der Arbeitsstellen; stellungen für den Bereich? demografische Daten etc. Braucht das Gebiet eine neue Nutzungsstruktur? 1.3. � Künftige Herausforderungen: 2.5. Beschreibung der wichtigsten Bestehende (übergeordnete) Pläne der Akteurinnen und Akteure sowie Stadt oder Region; wirtschaftliche, Stakeholder im Planungsgebiet gesellschaftsrelevante und räumliche und ihrer Funktionsweise. Ziele und Wirkungen dieser Pläne. Darstellung eventuell existierender Konfliktsituationen im politischen, 1.4. � Planerischer Kontext: wirtschaftlichen, räumlichen und Regionale und örtliche Raumpla- umweltbezogenen Kontext. nung: Bestimmungen, Verfahren, Entscheidungsgremien (national, 2.6. Das Dossier sollte für jeden Teilbe- regional, Gemeinde). reich auch Aussagen zu den sechs Betrachtungsfeldern des Implemen- 2. � Hintergr undinformation zu den tation Lab-Formats (siehe weiter einzelnen Planungsbereichen unten) treffen.

62 Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache Implementation Labs – was sind sie, was können sie? �

Implementation Labs werden als drei- sätze für gesellschaftliche Fragen und zur tägige Workshops durchgeführt. Am Kriminalitätsprävention, Vorschläge für ersten Tag informiert die einladende die Prozessorganisation, Verfahrensweise Stelle über die Problemstellung und lo- und zur Finanzierung beinhalten. kale Gegebenheiten. Die internationalen Fachleute stellen vergleichbare Beispiele Schwerpunkte der Implementation oder „best practices“ in ähnlich gela- Lab-Workshops gerten Fällen vor. Danach erfolgt eine intensive Begehung bzw. Erkundung des Die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer an Untersuchungsgebiets. einem Implementation Lab decken ein breites Feld an stadtplanerischem Know- Am zweiten Tag werden in moderierten how ab. Dieses wird in Arbeitsgruppen Gruppenarbeiten Planungs- und Umset- zusammengeführt, um darauf aufbau- zungsstrategien entwickelt, wobei sich end Lösungsansätze für städtebauliche die einzelnen Gruppen jeweils mit unter- Themenstellungen zu erarbeiten. Das schiedlichen Teilräumen oder Problem- Hauptaugenmerk liegt für gewöhnlich bereichen auseinandersetzen. Um eine in den Bereichen größtmögliche Teilnahme und einen optimalen Austausch zu erzielen, werden - Projektorganisation und Rahmen- die Treffen als „open panel“ Diskussi- beding ungen (effiziente Planung und onen durchgeführt, an denen sowohl effektive Umsetzung, Finanzierung, die lokalen als auch die internationalen rechtliche Rahmenbeding ungen, Fachleute teilnehmen. Partnerschaften etc.) - Technologie (s ystemisches Manage- Am dritten Tag werden die Gruppenar- ment, neue Technologien am Bau, beiten zusammengeführt, aufeinander neue Trends und Konzepte in der abgestimmt und die Vorschläge für prak- Architektur etc.) tikable Maßnahmen erarbeitet. Die Emp- - Mensch und Umwelt (Beteilig ungs- fehlungen können unter anderem räum- formen, Lebensqualität, Risiko- liche Planungsansätze, gestalterische faktoren, sparsamer Umgang mit Vorschläge (Architektur, Freiraum und Ressourcen etc.) Verkehrserschließung), Management- - Stadträumliche Qualität und Identität konzepte für Umweltrisiken, Lösungsan- des Ortes

Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache 63 Die sechs Betrachtungsfelder

In jedem Implementation Lab werden die einzelnen Teilgebiete anhand von sechs Betrachtungsfeldern untersucht. In einem ersten Schritt werden die jeweili- gen Beobachtungen festgehalten. Später werden darauf aufbauend spezifische Identity Critical Connectivity Human P&M Process Maßnahmen und Empfehlungen erar- mass scale beitet. Die Betrachtungsfelder sind: Observations - Identität Suggestions - Kritische Masse - Anschlüsse und Recommendations Verbindungen - menschlicher Maßstab - Werbung und Marketing 2. Kritische Masse - Prozessorganisation Gibt es in jedem Plangebiet genügend Entwicklungsvorhaben, eine aus- In der Auseinandersetzung mit den reichende Infrastr ukturversorg ung Betrachtungsfeldern werden eventuelle und genügend Bewohnerinnen und kulturelle und sprachliche Unterschiede Bewohner, um einen funktionie- der Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer renden Stadtteil mit ansprechendem durch gezielte Fragestellungen ausge- Nutzungsmix und Erholungsangebot glichen. Anbei eine kleine Übersicht aufrechtzuerhalten? über typische, allgemein verständliche Fragestellungen zu den einzelnen The- Was braucht es, um diese erforderliche menbereichen: „kritische Masse“ zu erreichen?

1. Identität 3. Anschlüsse und Verbindungen - Haben die Planungsgebiete Welche Anschlüsse und Verbindun- eine eigene Identität? gen gibt es von jedem Plangebiet zur - Was machet den Genius Loci aus? umliegenden Umgebung, sowohl in - Wie können die Identitätsmerkmale Bezug auf den natürlichen (naturna- unter gesellschaftlichem und hen) als auch auf den von Menschen- funktionellem Aspekt sowie hand gestalteten Lebensraum? im Hinblick auf das Stadtbild beschrieben werden? Wie kann man diese Verbindungen - Wie kann man darauf aufbauen ausbauen und weiter entwickeln? und/oder die Identität verstärken? Was für Flächennutzungen und - Gibt es lokale Initiativen, auf die Infrastrukturmaßnahmen sind man aufbauen kann? erforderlich, um die Planungsgebiete

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besser in den umgebenden Stadtraum Nutzergruppen etc. gibt es? zu integrieren? Welche unterschiedlichen Interessen 4. Menschlicher Maßstab und Abhängigkeiten bestehen? Bieten die vorhandenen Nutzungen und Bauwerke einen geeigneten Raum Wann und wie sollen/können diese für alltägliche Tätigkeiten wie Gehen, in den Planungsprozess integriert Radfahren, Zusammenkommen, und werden? entsprechen sie dem menschlichen Maßstab? Methodik der Implementation Lab-Workshops Unterstützen ihre Größe und ihre Verbindung untereinander diese Die Arbeitsgruppen für den 2. Tag wer- Aktivitäten und laden sie dazu ein? den entsprechend der Fachkompetenz der einzelnen Teilnehmerinnen und Welche Maßnahmen sind erforderlich, Teilnehmer zusammengesetzt. Das vor- um die sozialen Interaktionsmöglich- handene Know-how soll dabei möglichst keiten zwischen den einzelnen Nut- gleichmäßig in den Arbeitsgruppen zungen zu verbessern? verteilt sein. Jede Arbeitsgruppe wird von einer Moderatorin oder einem Modera- 5. Werbung und Marketing tor („facilitator“) geleitet und hat eine Mit welchen Maßnahmen werden die mit der Sachlage g ut vertraute lokale ansässigen Nutzungen beworben, und Ansprechperson zur Seite. Die Modera- haben diese auch die gewünschten torinnen und Moderatoren haben dafür Wirkungen? Sorge zu tragen, dass die Gruppen ihre Diskussionen auf die Planungsaufgabe Was wäre nützlich bzw. ist erforder- fokussieren, sich auf exakte und darstell- lich, um ein positives Image des Ortes bare Problemstellungen konzentrieren bzw. ein Gefühl der Zusammengehö- und eben solche zielgerichtete Aussagen rigkeit zu entwickeln? treffen. Die Gruppendiskussionen sind als offenes For um gestaltet, in dem jeder Wie kann man die Entscheidungs- jederzeit seine Meinung einbringen träger vor Ort überzeugen, zusätzliche kann. Die Auseinandersetzung mit der Planungs- (und Umsetzungs-)Maß- Problemstellung erfolgt in drei Runden. nahmen zu unterstützen? In der ersten Runde notieren alle Mit- Mit welchen kurzfristigen Lösungs- glieder der Arbeitsgruppe ihre Beob- ansätzen kann ein (weiterer) Verfall achtungen zu den sechs Themenfeldern. das Stadtraums verhindert werden? Diese werden gesammelt und auf einer Pinnwand festgehalten. Mehrfachnen- 6. Prozessorganisation nungen unterstreichen die Bedeutung Welche relevanten Stakeholder, einzelner Beobachtungen. Darauf auf-

K urzfassung in deutscher Sprache 65 bauend werden in einem zweiten Schritt allgemeine Informationen zum Format konkrete Vorschläge für Planungsmaß- der Implementation Labs sowie über die nahmen, Planungsstrategien, Schwer- Teilnehmer angeschlossen. punktsetzungen etc. erarbeitet, wobei die bereits erwähnten Themen Projekt- Dieser Abschlussbericht ist nicht nur organisation und Rahmenbeding ungen, die lückenlose Dokumentation des Technologie, Mensch und Umwelt sowie Planungsworkshops, sondern er bietet stadträumliche Qualität und Identität aufgrund des str ukturierten Bearbei- des Ortes spezielle Beachtung finden. Die tungsansatzes auch eine valide Analyse Beobachtungen und Vorschläge werden des betreffenden Stadtraums und seiner abschließend den übrigen Gruppen vor- Funktionalität. Die in den Arbeitsgrup- gestellt und in einer offenen Diskussion pen erarbeiteten Maßnahmenkataloge einer eingehenden Prüfung unterzogen. und strategischen Lösungsansätze stellen eine auf einer breiten Basis erarbeitete Der dritte Schritt erfolgt am Abschluss- und damit höchst praktikable Grund- tag. Ziel ist die Formulierung konkreter lage für weitere Planungsschritte dar. Empfehlungen für Planungsmaßnah- men und -strategien. Auch das erfolgt in zusammenfassung Vorbereitung Form von Gruppenarbeiten. Die Grup- - Treffen für Abwicklung und pen können, müssen aber nicht iden- Organisation des Implementation tisch mit jenen des zweiten Tages sein. Labs Wichtig ist, das Know-how der Fachleu- - Auswahl der Planungsbereiche te ihren Spezialisier ungen entsprechend bzw. der Aufgabenstellungen gezielt einzusetzen. Auch nach diesem der einzelnen Arbeitsgruppen: Arbeitsschritt erfolgt eine Präsentati- Diese sollen bzw. können in einem on und Überprüfung der Ergebnisse in planerischen Zusammenhang einem Schlussplenum. Auf Wunsch der stehen, wie z. B. Teilbereiche eines einladenden Stelle können die Ergeb- Entwicklungsgebiets. Es hat sich nisse des Implementation Labs am Tag als günstig erwiesen, zusätzlich zur drei auch in einer Pressekonferenz einer kleinräumigen Betrachtungswei- breiteren Öffentlichkeit vorgestellt se der einzelnen Planungsbereiche werden. (lokaler Fall) auch eine übergeordnete Betrachtungsweise (regionaler Fall) Abschlussbericht einzurichten - Ausmachen von Schlüsselbereichen Im Anschluss an das Implementation in den Plangebieten Lab erstellt das International Intervi- - Vorbereitung von Informations- sion Institute einen Abschlussbericht. material für jeden Planungsbereich Dieser Bericht fasst Aufgabenstellung, - Verteilung dieses Informations- Hintergrundinformation sowie Beiträge materials an die Teilnehmerinnen der Arbeitsgruppen und das Ergebnis und Teilnehmer vor Beginn des des Plenums zusammen. Weiters sind Implementation Labs

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zusammenfassung Ablauf (s ystematisierte Fragestellung) und der vernetzte Blick von außen und innen. TAG 1: - Detaillierte Vorstellung des Dadurch kann man mit relativ gerin- Plangebiets und der Themenstellung gem Zeitaufwand – bestehend aus einer im Plenum durch die einladende Stelle intensiven Vorbereitungsphase und dem - Präsentation von Referenzprojekten dreitägigen Workshop – brauchbare Er- durch die eingeladenen Fachleute, gebnisse für stadtplanerische Aufgaben- ebenfalls im Plenum stellungen erhalten. Klarerweise herrscht - Gemeinsame Begehung bzw. Erkun- bei so einer Herangehensweise das Motto dung des Untersuchungsgebiets „quick & dirty“ vor, aufgrund der struk- TAG 2: turierten Betrachtungsweise und dem - Arbeitsgruppen beschäftigen sich umfangreichen Fachwissen der unter- mit den verschiedenen Teilbereichen schiedlichen Expertinnen und Experten (bzw. mit lokalen und regionalen sind die Resultate jedoch trotzdem sehr Fragestellungen). Spezifische Lö- treffsicher. sungsansätze, Maßnahmenkataloge und Empfehlungen werden erarbeitet. Die Technik der strukturierten Betrach- TAG 3: tung von Problemstellungen ist auf ver- - Zusammenführung der Ergebnisse schiedenen Ebenen möglich und erlaubt der einzelnen Arbeitsgruppen die Bearbeitung sowohl lokaler, klein- - Abschließende Präsentation im räumiger als auch regionaler, großräu- Plenum miger Planungsaufgaben. Leicht abge- wandelt für kleinere Teamsituationen ist resümee das durchaus auch für die Bewältig ung kleinerer planerischer Aufgaben im Be- Die Stadt Wien hat bereits mehrfach rufsalltag wertvoll. Die Veranstaltung Erfahrungen mit dem Format Imple- eines Implementation Labs ist damit mentation Lab gemacht. Auch im Fall auch ein Lehrgang mit dem Schwer- des Workshops zur Zentrenbildung in punkt auf teamorientiertes Arbeiten. Kagran, Donaustadt, hat sich gezeigt, dass Implementation Labs ein probates Das Ergebnis ist meist ein detaillierter Mittel im Werkzugkasten von Stadt- Maßnahmenkatalog gepaart mit strategi- planerinnen und Stadtplanern darstellen, schen Empfehlungen als Ausgangspunkt um konkrete städtebauliche Themen- für weitere Schritte. Was man sich nicht stellungen ganzheitlich und auf einem erwarten darf, sind fertige Leitprogram- sehr niederschwelligen Betrachtungs- me oder abgeschlossene Planungsprozes- niveau angehen zu können. se. Sehr wohl jedoch kann dieses Format auch zur Überprüfung bereits unter- zwei wesentliche elemente machen nommener Planungsschritte oder bereits den Mehrwert dieses Formats aus: eingeschlagener Strategieentscheidungen die strukturierte Vorgehensweise verwendet werden.

Kurzfassung in deutscher Sprache 67 Vienna Implementation Lab �

68 19 – 21 May 2010 | Vienna, Austria �

69 Vienna Implementation Lab �

70 19 – 21 May 2010 | Vienna, Austria �

71 ANNExEs A _ LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AND RéSUMéS

Participants name Organisation e-Mail Drs H.A. (Huibert) Haccoû Haccoû Consulting and Design BV [email protected] Doesburg (NL) & II-Institute

Walter Buser Munich [email protected] Lolita Caceˇ ˇ Latvia [email protected] João Pedro Costa Technical University of Lisbon [email protected] Marek Dinka City of Bratislava [email protected] Susanne Fabian City of Vienna – MA 21B [email protected] Philipp Fleischmann City of Vienna – MA 21B [email protected] Sascha glasl Architect [email protected] elfrieda göpfrich-Millner City of Vienna – MA 21B [email protected] Catherine Le grice Mack Radstock Regeneration Company [email protected]

72 name Organisation e-Mail gerald grüll Donauzentrum Shopping Mall [email protected] Femke Haccoû City of Amsterdam & II-Institute [email protected] [email protected] thomas Hotko Branding Agency [email protected] Birgit Hundstorfer City of Vienna – MA 21B [email protected] elsbeth van Hylckama Vlieg II-Institute [email protected] Arun Jain USA Consultant for Urban Design [email protected] gerhard Jakisch City of Vienna – MA 27 [email protected] thomas Keller City of Vienna – MD-BD [email protected] gerrit-Jan Knaap Smart Growth Centre [email protected] University of Maryland

Martijn Kramer International Institute for the [email protected] Urban Environment Delft

Karolina Krosnicka Gdynia University, Poland [email protected] Miroslav Mojžiš City of Bratislava [email protected] Brede norderud City of Oslo [email protected] [email protected]

Volkmar Pamer City of Vienna – MA 21B [email protected] Lorenz Potocnik Architect [email protected] Alexander Schäfer Vienna Business Agency WAW [email protected] [email protected] norbert Scheed City of Vienna [email protected] Jens Sonderegger City of Vienna [email protected] Joachim Vallant City of Vienna - Wohnfonds_wien [email protected] gregor Stratil-Sauer City of Vienna – MA 18 [email protected] Andreas trisko City of Vienna – MA 21B [email protected] Markus Vogl Architect [email protected] Andreas zoufal Light Designer [email protected]

Participants 73 currIculum VITAE PARTICIPANTS

Drs H.A. (Huibert) Haccoû Born: 1950 Nationality: Dutch

Huibert Haccoû is associate professor at the Saxion University He is a member of the editorial board of NOVA TERRA, a for Professional Education IJselland in the city of Deventer quarterly magazine on the innovative use of space. in the Netherlands. He teaches urban and regional Trained as a political scientist and economist, his career planning at the School for began in the civil service. In various functions at central, the Built Environment. provincial and city government levels, he acquired a broad He is founder and principal consultant of Haccoû- understanding of the larger context in which growth and Consultancy and Associates based in the Netherlands and development planning occur. He changed to a private provides consulting services to private and public, local, consultancy and engineering firm and was assigned to regional and (inter) national planning agencies. national and international projects as a consultant for In this capacity, he consults and implements the inter- strategic public policymaking and as process manager national programme of the Habiforum foundation, aimed in the field of spatial planning and the environment. In his at developing an international network of expertise on recent academic career, he has focused on issues of multi- multifunctional and intensive land use. functional and intensive land use, conducted international He initiated and directed the Interreg IIIc Operation workshops and expert meetings and edited and contribut- MILUnet, an international expert network on Multifunctional ed to several publications on multifunctional and intensive and Intensive Land Use. land-use developments worldwide.

Walter Buser Nationality: German

City of Munich, Department of Urban Planning, Blumenstrasse 31, D-80331 Munich, phone 00 49-89 233 – 22 900, fax 00 49-89 233 – 26 410, [email protected] �

1951 Youth and schooling in Stuttgart 1972–1977 Technical University of Munich, diploma in architecture and town planning 1977–1978 Architectural Association Graduate School, London, graduate diploma in housing and energy questions 1978–1980 Ministry of the Interior, Free State of Bavaria, junior officer Since 1981 Department of Urban Planning, City of Munich; currently Executive Director of Physical Planning 1989–1994 Spokesman of the Bavarian section of the Federal Council of Municipal, Regional and State Planners (SRL) 1994–1998 Associate professor, Technical University of Munich

74 Lolita Caceˇ ˇ ant and urban planner in the team of Grupa 93 specialists Born: 1963 preparing a regeneration and development plan for the Nationality: Latvian Andrejsala former port area, including studies for location, landscaping and planning of the Latvia Contemporary Art Project manager, expert, Museum, total area – 37 hectares, centre of Riga. urban planner and designer in Detailed plan for the National Library of Latvia and the the following projects: Riga Concert Hall areas – planning expertise in the team of Draft legislation and policy formulation: Ministry of Grupa 93 specialists and traffic planning experts preparing Economics of Latvia: preparation of draft regulations of the a plan for the zone to be occupied by buildings of national cabinet of ministers for building regulations for housing importance, including traffic solutions and waterfront devel- design. Ministry of Regional Development and Local Mu- opment proposals. Total area – 20 hectares, centre of Riga. nicipalities: preparation of draft regulations of the cabinet of Zakusala master plan – (Zakusala Estates and Spacegroup). ministers for spatial planning at the local level. Proposals for 12 hectares/Euro 400 million, development of an entertain- national spatial planning guidelines. Concept for the devel- ment complex at the centre of Riga. Detailed plan for the opment of a spatial planning system of Latvia. Draft law on area at K. Ulmana Str. Marupe Local Municipality – (Larix spatial planning. Property LTD, Arosgruppen Arkitekter AB, Sweden): housing State Regional Development Agency: draft for the defini- and mixed-use development for the area located at the tion of a spatial planning information system; functionality. border of Riga, at the major traffic junction of K. Ulmana Str. Municipal planning: preparation of strategic development and Lielirbes Str. Local plan and architecture guidelines for programmes and spatial plans for local municipalities the area of housing and mixed-use development at the very including the cities of Jurmala, Liepaja, Riga, Livani, Lecava, “gates” of Riga. Building proposal and architectural analysis Saulkrasti and over 30 other municipalities in Latvia. for overall composition of cityscape. Urban regeneration and management: Dreilini housing Consultancy: 1995-2004 (8 years); head of unit, senior development project; evaluation of development potential officer, responsible for the preparation of a spatial planning of former brownfield area in Riga (2,000 housing units), policy at national level, guidance for drafting of spatial proposal for future area development based on economic planning legislation, development of spatial planning and analysis; SWOT analysis; studies for social infrastructure urban design guidelines for regional and local municipali- development. Proposals for the industrial development of ties, participation in working group for a national spatial former industrial areas of the city of Livani, Latvia – evalu- plan for Latvia; project management in the drawing-up of ation of the development potential of former brownfield professional qualification standards of urban planners and areas; proposal for future area development; brownfield area designers. Participation in the development of a national studies for the new Riga City Development Plan – evaluation building development concept, national regional develop- and proposals for regeneration strategies. Urban planning ment programme and urban development concept. Advisor and design: detailed plan for New Hanza City area in Riga and expert member on a number of national-level advisory – (Aizkraukle Bank and Colliers International, Riga). 22.5 boards for policy formulation in the fields of nature protec- hectares – Euro 700 million mixed-use development project. tion, spatial planning, regional development, building and Master plan for Riga New Administrative Centre in Tornakalns tourism; spatial planning and regional development authority (Riga City Council) – consultant in the team of Grupa 93 spe- (Ministry of Nature Protection and Regional Development); cialists supporting Fletcher Priest Architects in preparing the 1998-1991 (2 years); architect; development of industrial master plan for a 46-hectare development site in the centre building design projects, local plans and master plans for of Riga. Master plan and detailed plan for SunBeach area in industrial areas; architectural design:1997-1999 Ph.D. studies Saulkrasti – (Vitrum MT, Latvia). 15 hectare/Euro 30 million (graduate course); architecture, spatial planning, urban development of a recreational and residential village on the planning and design at Riga Technical University, Faculty of Gulf of Riga. Architecture; 1994-1995; Master of Sciences (environmental Detailed plan for Andrejsala district of Riga – (Jaunrigas sciences and management), University of Latvia; 1982-1987 Attistibas Uznemums, Latvia; Office for Metropolitan Architec- architect, diploma of higher education; architecture, urban ture, Inside – Outside, the Netherlands; ARUP, UK) consult- design; Riga Technical University, Faculty of Architecture.

Participants 75 João Pedro Costa his teaching, research and expertise activity; visiting Born: 1970 professor at Barcelona University (Ph.D. programme); Nationality: Portuguese and director of the Portuguese professional journal Arquitecturas. João Pedro T. A. Costa is an Maintaining a general interest in urban and territorial architect and master in contem- planning issues, his current areas of research are water- porary architectural culture (TU Lisbon), and holds a fronts, climate change mitigation and urban regeneration. Ph.D. in urbanism (TU Catalonia, Barcelona). From 2002 to 2004, he was advisor and head of cabinet He is professor at the town planning department of the of the Secretary of State for Urban and Territorial Planning School of Architecture, TU Lisbon, where he deploys of the XV Portuguese Government.

Marek Dinka Born: 1982 Regional Territorial Relations; in charge of cross-border Nationality: Slovakian co-operation; 2009 Vienna City Administration, Municipal Department of Urban Development and Planning, 2002-2010; University of Vienna, Section for Urban and Regional Planning; traineeships: Department of Geography and EU project “CENTROPE Capacity”; 2008–2009 Standort Regional Research: geography, und Markt – BeratungsGmbH. Baden, Austria. spatial research and regional Traineeships: customer provenance analysis via GIS, planning; 2006–2007; University of Münster, Institute shopping street analysis in Vienna, retail trade structure of Geography: spatial and environmental planning; in Sopron, Hungary; 2008-2009 Aurex GmbH – studio for 2002–2003; University of Bratislava, Faculty of Natural research and project activities in the fields of architecture, Sciences: geography and public administration; 2009–; spatial development, ecology and informatics. Bratislava, Municipal Administration of the City of Bratislava, Depart- Slovakia; traineeship: data processing for digital zoning ment of Territorial Systems Co-ordination, Division for and land use maps.

Susanne Fabian and Life Sciences, Vienna). Joined Municipal Department Born 1965 for Urban District Planning and Land Use of the City of Nationality: Austrian Vienna in 1993. Special tasks in co-ordinating the Donaufeld develop- Trained landscape architect ment site and working on the Viennna Climate Protection specialising in regional planning Programme (KLIP) as a member of the expert network (University of Natural Resources within the Vienna City Administration.

Philipp Fleischmann a few years in an architectural office, mainly concentrat- Born: 1980 ing on projects in the fields of housing and open space Nationality: Austrian design. Having joined the Municipal Department for Urban As a trained architect with speciali- District Planning and Land Use of the City of Vienna in sation in urbanism (Vienna Univer- 2009, he is currently taking over the departments’ tasks sity of Technology and Università concerning the aspern Vienna’s Urban Lakeside develop- degli Studi di Genova), Philipp Fleischmann worked for ment project in the 22nd municipal district.

76 Participants Sascha glasl strategies aiming at significance far beyond the convention- Nationality: Dutch � al realm of architecture. He has won several competitions, e.g. the urban design competition “Dream North-Holland” Sascha Glasl, Dipl.-Ing. Arch. in 2009 (together with Tjeerd Haccoû) and the Renault RWTH Aachen, Germany Traffic Design Award in 2005 (together with Jochen Sascha Glasl trained as an Specht), and was nominated for the Archiprix International architect at RWTH Aachen University and graduated in 2009. cum laude in 2007. Upon graduation, he worked in Furthermore, he received an art scholarship for a international design firms before co-founding space&matter six-month project in Los Angeles/USA by the State Chan- (together with Tjeerd Haccoû and Marthijn Pool) focusing cellery of North Rhine-Westphalia. Recently, he received a on architecture, urban planning and concept development. scholarship for architects and artists by the Dutch BKVB At space&matter, the team involves a varied spectrum of Fund. His work was presented in various exhibitions in aspects as input for the design process to allow for the addition to being published in several European design enrichment and innovation of spatial concepts and magazines.

elfrieda göpfrich-Millner Born: 1956 Nationality: Austrian Special tasks in developing the station areas along the new extended Underground line U2 in the 22nd municipal Trained as an architect at Vienna district of Vienna; public relations tasks especially for the University of Technology, she has target area U2-Donaustadt/Aspern Seestadt. been working for the Vienna City Jury member in several competitions for design und Administration, Municipal Department 21B, Urban District urban planning. Planning and Land Use, since 2000. Member of the organisational team and local expert.

gerald grüll Born: 1971 Nationality: Austrian Previously worked for seven years for Ekazent Immobil- ien Management. Director of Development Austria. Since 2007 at Holds a master’s degree in urban planning (Vienna UNIBAIL-RODAMCO, Donauzentrum (Vienna), University of Technology) and real estate (Danube Univer- SCS Shopping City Süd (Vösendorf), Südpark (Klagenfurt). sity Krems).

Participants 77 Femke Haccoû Born: 1981 Nationality: Dutch Haccoû Consulting & Design BV was founded in December 2007 by Femke together with Huibert and Tjeerd Femke Haccoû M.Sc. (1981) Haccoû. Next to Haccoû Consulting & Design BV, Femke trained as spatial planner (bachelor works as a landscape architect for the City of Amsterdam level) at Saxion University for at the Department for Spatial Planning. She focuses on the Professional Education in Deventer relations between levels of scale in spatial planning. and as landscape architect (master level) at Wagenin- gen University. After her master thesis on dynamic water Education urbanism, she continued her research on this rather - MSc Landschapsarchitectuur (landscape architecture) new form of urbanism, maintaining contacts with Alterra - Wageningen University & Research (WUR) te (research centre of Wageningen University) to explore the Wageningen 2003-2007 possibilities of water urbanism. In addition, she worked at - BSc Ruimtelijke Ordening & Planologie (spatial Vondel Vastgoed (real estate) as landscape designer. planning) Femke is interested in the combination of research and - Saxion Hogeschool IJselland te Deventer 1999–2003 practice. - Bachelor of Environmental Building

tomas Hotko Born: 1959 Nationality: Austrian

Head of brand consulting, Brainds Industries Styria, City of Vienna, Austrian City Marketing Born in Salzburg, Thomas Hotko Forum, Brand Club Austria or FH Joanneum. He initiated studied at Vienna University of several studies on the importance of branding in Austria Economics and Business, gathering wide experience (Trencomm 2003-2007) and is a member of the expert pool in marketing, e.g. as marketing manager at Compaq of Vienna’s agency for the creative industries, departure, Computer Austria, a position he held for more than six and of Brand Club Austria. years. In 2003, he joined the consulting team at Brainds, a highly specialised branding agency in Vienna, Austria. His About Brainds: focus is on strategic consultancy for corporate brands and Brainds is among Austria’s leading brand agencies. brands in the public sector. Brainds views a thorough brand strategy and high-level In the public sector, he recently developed brands for design as equally important for strong brands. The agency projects like aspern Vienna’s Urban Lakeside, the largest has been active in branding for more than 15 years and urban development site in Austria, and a projected hospital specialises in “intelligent systems”: brand systems that in Vienna, Krankenhaus Nord. His range of customers provide orientation and value to all stakeholders and, by includes Post AG, Radatz, Vienna Business Agency, Wien reducing complexity, support the steering of companies 3420 AG, KSV 1870, Keba, Microsoft, Interwetten, ePunkt, and markets. Brainds works equally for corporations, Starlinger, EZA, RP Global and Kommunalkredit AG. cultural institutions, NGOs and the public sector. Interested in brand theory, he is frequently invited to speak on brands, e.g. at Designforum Wien, Creative

78 Participants Birgit Hundstorfer Born: 1974 Nationality: Austrian 1995–1997 Vienna University of Technology, regional planning Education: Since 2004 Vienna University of Technology, 1984–1989 regional planning Grammar school, Vienna/Austria 1989–1995 Higher Technical Institute Vienna III, Vienna/ Work experience Austria, training in planning, construction 1998–2002 Bank Austria Vienna/Austria and practice in civil engineering Since 2002 Vienna City Administration, MA 21 B

elsbeth van Hylckama Vlieg Born: 1948 � ment processes, coaching and policy development Nationality: Dutch � 2008 Co-director of II-I International Intervision Institute 2008 Member of Provincial Advisory Council for the Education: � Living Environment of the Province of South Holland 1976 Master of Social Geography, 2008 Member of Board of Commissioners of COM-Wonen, University of Amsterdam housing corporation in Rotterdam/NL 1977 Master of Rural and Urban Planning, 2009 Member of Board of Commissioners of RESPECT University of Amsterdam Zorggroep Scheveningen, a housing and service Career: centre for the elderly in The Hague/NL 2006 Independent consultant for urban and area 2009 Member of Board of Commissioners of Laurentius, development, specialising in intervision, manage- housing corporation in Breda/NL

Arun Jain integration to foster uniqueness and counter uncertainty. Born: 1958 As a teacher and mentor, Arun has several publications Nationality: USA and book contributions to his credit. He has contributed and spoken at over 70 major conferences, seminars, Arun Jain is an urban designer with workshops and universities around the world. over 25 years of international expe- He is also an adjunct associate professor at the Univer- rience in practice and academia. sity of Oregon’s urban architecture programme in Portland. Most recently, he was Portland, Earlier he taught for over ten years at the University of Oregon’s first Chief Urban Designer, a position he held for California, Berkeley. Arun continues to be invited to teach six years. During this time, he worked to integrate the city’s and speak at universities around the world. He regularly fa- diverse administrative territories to create unified strate- cilitates development issues and creative thinking in several gies that would better improve the city’s public spaces international forums and settings. In 2007, he was elected and places. His work there culminated in a comprehensive the US representative to the International Federation of urban design framework for Portland’s Central City. This Housing and Planning’s (IFHP) Bureau. Most recently in 25-year blueprint for the future is intended to focus public Portland, he was awarded the Daily Journal of Commerce’s resources and instil confidence in private development to Newsmaker Award for 2009. Trained as an architect, Arun build cumulative quality. Professionally and as a consultant holds two master’s degrees from the University of Penn- of many years, Arun works across a wide range of scales, sylvania’s Urban Design Program. Professionally and geographies and cultural landscapes around the world. philosophically, he continues to search for better balances From small nation-level decision-making tools to new between the environmental, economic and ethical dimen- towns to main streets, his approach considers context and sions of sustainability.

Participants 79 gerhard Jakisch project management and development of EU Born: 1953 co-financed projects Nationality: Austrian 1994–1998: VCA, MA 60, Veterinary Board, supervising veterinary officer: wide range of tasks Working experience including quality assurance, consumer 2003–today: Vienna City Administration (VCA), MA 27, protection EU Strategy and Economic Development, 1991–1994: VCA, MA 60; head of unit, MSB St. Marx: staff unit for EU strategy and project manager of public service utility management: project & programme 1975–1991: VCA, MA 60; different positions management, project developer, 2003–2008: freelance expert, European Commission: co-ordinator of DonauHanse® network project review and evaluation http://www.donauhanse.net/ 1981–today: Territorial Command of Lower Austria: 1998–2003: VCA, MA 14, Automated Processing, different positions

thomas Keller Since 2000, he has been working for the City of Vienna, first Born: 1972 for the Municipal Department of Road Management and Nationality: Austrian Construction, then as the spokesman for the Executive City Councillor for Urban Development, Traffic and Transport Thomas Keller trained as an urban and, since 2008, as assistant to the Director of Urban and regional planner at Vienna Planning in the Executive Group for Construction and University of Technology. Technology.

gerrit-Jan Knaap Born: 1956 Journal of Planning Education and Research; with Greg Nationality: USA Lindsey, he received the 1998 Best of ACSP award, and in 2007 he received the Outstanding Planner Award from the Gerrit-Jan Knaap is professor of Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association. urban studies and planning and Funding for his research, in excess of $ 15.0 million, Executive Director of the National has been provided by the National Science Foundation, Center for Smart Growth Research the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, the U.S. Army Corps and Education at the University of Maryland. He earned his of Engineers, and numerous other federal, state and local B.S. from Willamette University, his M.S. and Ph.D. from the government agencies. Knaap is the co-author or co-editor University of Oregon, and received post-doctoral training at of six books: Incentives, Regulations, and Plans: The Role the University of Wisconsin-Madison, all in economics. of States and Nation States in Smart Growth Planning; Knaap’s research interests include the economics and Partnerships for Smart Growth: University and Community politics of land use planning, the efficacy of economic Collaboration for Better Public Places; Land Market Moni- development instruments, and the impacts of environmen- toring for Smart Urban Growth; The Regulated Landscape: tal policy. On these subjects, Knaap has published over 50 Lessons on State Land Use Planning from Oregon; Spatial articles in journals that include the Journal of the American Development in Indonesia: Review and Prospects; and Planning Association, the Journal of Urban Economics, Environmental Program Evaluation: A Primer. He serves Land Economics, Regional Science and Urban Economics, on the State of Maryland’s Smart Growth Subcabinet, the Policy Analysis and Management; and State and Local Task Force on the Future of Growth and Development Government Review. He received the Chester Rapkin in Maryland, and the Science and Technical Advisory Award for the best paper published in Volume 10 of the Committee to the Chesapeake Bay Commission.

80 Participants Martijn Kramer At IIUE, he has conducted several national projects on Born: 1972 sustainable housing and urban planning. Now at IIUE, Nationality: Dutch as project manager, Martijn Kramer is responsible for European projects on the built environment. He initiates and manages European (network) projects in terms of Martijn Kramer studied architecture content, finances and organisation. During these projects, and construction engineering at Delft University of Technol- he organised and facilitated a number of seminars, ogy. Before joining IIUE in 1998, he was a consultant at courses and workshops (European Awareness Scenario the National Information Agency on Schools and Teaching Workshops, workshops on indicators, Implementation Labs Accommodations. etc.) in the Netherlands as well as in other European cities.

Karolina Krosnicka Karolina graduated from the Faculty of Architecture of Born: � the Technical University of Gdansk with a specialisation Nationality: Polish � in urban planning. She defended her Ph.D. thesis, on the topic of the evolution of spatial relations between the port Karolina Krosnicka is a researcher and city of Gdansk, at the Faculty of Architecture of the and senior lecturer employed at Technical University of Wrocław. the Department of Transportation She is interested in problems of urban development Systems of the Faculty of Naviga- theory and planning, especially port planning, spatial tion at Gdynia Maritime University port-city relations, urban transit issues and the redevelop- (Gdynia, Poland). � ment of post-industrial areas.

Catherine Le grice Mack Nationality: UK Economic and Environmental Partners (SEEPs) of the South West Regional Assembly as one of the environmen- As a graduate in geography and tal bodies’ three representatives, becoming chair during the economics, Cate had a first career critical period of the development of the Regional Spatial in teaching in comprehensive Strategy, 2006–2008. schools, ranging from rural Cam- She was a founder board member of the Countryside bridgeshire to inner-city London. Agency before joining and later chairing the region’s Rural Her second was as a founder of Norwood organic farm Affairs Forum. in the 1980s, an early pioneer of the new wave of organic She has been involved in third-sector work for many farms devoted to producing meat and cereals for local years through her position as chair of trustees of Envolve sale and breeding native breeds of farm livestock with the Partnerships for Sustainability in Bath. She is also involved added visitor interest. in regeneration and sustainable buildings promotion. She At Norwood, she installed a café and visitor centre, with is now a trustee of Sustainability SW, the regional body that wind turbine, solar hot water system and grey water system advises government and business in making the change for the public toilet facilities. It attracted 30,000 visitors a to a truly sustainable economy, and Ecos, the sustainable year. The first wind turbine installed in 1997 to power the buildings trust based in Langport, Somerset. fridges in her farm shop was such a success that it was Her most challenging role at present is as chair of the upgraded in 2003. Radstock Regeneration Company, the body charged with She has been a district councillor and leader, a county developing the area of long-neglected railway and mining councillor, and from 2000 to 2009 a member of the Social, land in the centre of Radstock.

Participants 81 Miroslav Mojžiš Born: 1981 Nationality: Slovakian proceedings “Diplomacy in the Context of the European Since 2008: City of Bratislava; Union”, 2008; Competitiveness of Places: Location and project management – develop- Factors Creating Its Economic Potential – article published ment of project ideas, setting-up of projects, organisa- in the scientific journal International Relations 2/2008; tional back-up and management, fundraising – structural Potential for Polycentric Development in the Centrope funds, other external funding; February 2006-January Region – article presented at the International conference 2009; Ph.D. (international economic relations) – disserta- “Central European Conference in Regional Sciences 2008” tion topic: spatial planning and regional development as in Novy Smokovec (Slovakia) – award-winning article (3rd a tool towards economic and social cohesion; September place for young researchers) 2000-June 2005: Master of Economy (Ing.); economic 2006 Member of international student organisation theory, theory of international commerce, theory of the in- oikos International, founder of Bratislava ternational travel industry, comparative economic systems; chapter sustainable development of the international travel industry. 2007/2008 President of oikos Bratislava chapter Economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts of Participant at Fulbright summer academy for mass tourism; selected publications: Concept of Poly- regional sciences 2008 in Vienna, Austria centricity in the Spatial Development of the EU – article 2006 Project manager for oikos Bratislava, presented at an international academic conference on organising educational events for students of international relations in Mojmirovce (Slovakia), 2006; economics and management Sustainable Urban Development – article presented at an 2006 Analytic economic research for Bankwatch international doctoral conference in Bratislava, 2007; In- institution terconnecting of Regional Economic Spaces in the Border 2006 Co-hosting teacher during the course Region Centrope – almanac of the Faculty of International “International Relations” Relations 1/2008; Centrope: Emerging Region or PR 2008 Lecturer of course “Regional Policy of the EU” Construct? – paper presented at a scientific conference in Conference organisation (domestic and Bratislava, June, 2008; Political Process of the Developing international) Cross-border Regional Initiative Centrope – conference 2007–2008 Executive editor of Almanach journal

Brede norderud Born: 1945 Nationality: Norwegian KEY QUALIFICATIONS: � Civic administration and management � POSITION: Urban planning/land use planning/urban renewal � Chief Architect, Oslo City, Agency Environmental impact analysis � for Planning and Building Services, Section for General Planning/Infrastructure EXPERIENCE: � 1993 – Oslo City � EDUCATION: Planning for public transport and public space MSc in civil engineering, 1970 in the Inner City. � MSc in architecture, 1974 Programmes for Oslo master plan and regional instruments Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim for planning co-ordination. �

82 Participants Representative of Oslo at Eurocities and 1970–1993: inter-Scandinavian planning summits. Private and civic engagement in northern Norway and Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Bergen. Consultant on urban planning, land use for the Professionals: member of committee for annual confer- offshore and onshore petroleum industry, urban renewal, ences on housing and urban planning. master plans, environmental impact analyses/teaching. �

Volkmar Pamer Born: 1958 co-ordinator for the urban development target area Liesing Nationality: Austrian Centre in the south of Vienna, with priorities on urban farming, re-organisation of industrial areas and revitalisa- Volkmar Pamer trained as an tion of an old village core. architect at Vienna University of Technology. He worked He was a founding member of IFHP’s (International for several years as a freelance architect with a focus on Federation for Housing and Planning) working party MILU residential buildings, villas, hotels, monument protection, (Multifunctional and Intensive Land Use) and Vienna’s industrial architecture and interior and furniture design. representative in the EU co-financed projects MILUnet and Since 1994, he has been working for the City of Vienna REDIS (Restructuring Districts into Science Quarters) and as an urban planner, with tasks including zoning plans for is a co-founder of the network CUPA (Cooperative Urban Vienna’s south, project co-ordination, area management of Planning Approaches) to be launched in 2010, with a focus the urban renewal showcase Cable and Wire Factory and on Eastern European countries. as co-author of two books on the latter project. He is Member of the organisational team and local expert.

Lorenz Potocnik Born: 1971 Nationality: Austrian

Lorenz Potocnik an architect and the father of Vivian born in 2001. fellow at MIT in 2008, working to develop “Hummus 2050”, Based in Vienna, Austria, Potoc- a visionary large-scale, long-term initiative aiming to nik’s practice is concerned with a wide range of crossover transform the eastern Mediterranean region. Since 2003, projects and research in the fields of architecture, urbanism Potocnik has been teaching at the University of Art and and art. Industrial Design Linz/Upper Austria. He co-founded the architectural collective feld72, Born in Vienna in 1971, Potocnik spent time growing which received several international awards, including up in Paris and Geneva and went on to train at Vienna the Austrian State Award for Experimental Architecture, University of Technology, at the School of Architecture in for their “urban strategies”. Potocnik left feld72 in 2004 to Portsmouth (GB) and Delft University of Technology (NL). pursue outside opportunities and work freelance. Recent He also did alternative civilian service in Tel Aviv from projects include several conversions in Vienna, a public 1999-2000 and travelled extensively in the former Eastern square in Linz, and project development and consultancy Bloc and Middle East. for artworks and installations in and outside the region. His For further information, please visit Potocnik’s personal work has been exhibited internationally. He was a research archive www.potocnik.net

Participants 83 Alexander Schäfer Born: 1974 September 2004–December 2007: Nationality: Austrian Österreichisches Siedlungswerk Gemeinnützige Wohnbau AG, Vienna department for real estate February 2002–July 2003: development Architectural studio position/responsibility: development of residential Leopold Dungl, Vienna estates, http://www.oesw.at position/responsibility: urban planning, planning of January 2008 to date: residential estates, http://www.archimedia.at Vienna Business Agency, department for real estate February–August 2004: development, project management, Hübl & Partner, Vienna real estate development position/responsibility: development of commercial proper- position/responsibility: feasibility studies, ties/areas, commercial real estate, urban planning, property http://www.huebl-partner.at management, http://www.wirtschaftsagentur.at

norbert Scheed Norbert Scheed was born in Neunkirchen, Lower Austria. Born: 1962 He started his political career in 1984. Since June 2006, Nationality: Austrian he has been serving as District Chairman of Vienna’s 22nd municipal district Donaustadt.

Since 2000, I have been working for the Vienna City Administration, Municipal Department 21 A, where I am in Jens Sonderegger charge of the 19th municipal district. Inter alia, my duties Nationality: Austrian include preparing land use and zoning plans; dealing with wishes and requests of citizens, the 19th municipal district My name is Jens Sonderegger. and the City Councillor for Urban Development, Traffic and I studied landscape design and Transport; civic participation processes; and statements on ecology at the University of Natural building projects (Building Inspection). Over the past two Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna. Before years, I was also project manager of a civic participation my work for the Vienna City Administration, I worked for process in Grinzing (part of the 19th municipal district). The different private-sector planning offices in Austria, where I population was invited to co-operate through workshops was concerned with environmental analyses (rail and road and to create a mission statement for Grinzing together building, hydraulic engineering) and the planning of parks with different municipal departments, the Federal Office for and private gardens. the Care of Monuments and the Chamber of Commerce.

gregor Stratil-Sauer Born: 1969 Section for Transport Planning and Mobility Strategies. Nationality: Austrian Expert on general public transport planning; project manager for Underground and tram development studies, Since 2002: project manager pedestrian traffic analyses and promotion. for Vienna City Administration, Education: master’s degree in landscape design and Municipal Department 18 – Urban planning, University of Natural Resources and Applied Development and Planning, Life Sciences, Vienna, 1996.

84 Participants Andreas trisko he joined a series of planning offices and engaged in local Born: 1965 land use planning in various federal provinces of Austria, Nationality: Austrian mainly Tyrol and Lower Austria. He joined the Vienna City Administration in 2001 as an urban planner. Andreas Trisko trained as Since 2009, he has been Head of Section for the 22nd an urban planner at Vienna Municipal District at the Municipal Department for Urban University of Technology. District Planning and Land Use. After working with architectural studios for several years, Member of the organisational team and local expert.

Joachim Vallant Born: 1965 “Standortanalyse Wiener Kinos unter besonderer Berück- Nationality: Austrian sichtigung geplanter Grossprojekte”; 1998; military service; 2000; MRG Metzger Realitäten Beratungs & Bewertungs- Married since 12 October 2002; gmbH in Vienna – real estate evaluation; research (national father of two girls. and international), site and market analyses; feasibility Attended elementary school studies; benchmarketing; 1997; parental leave; in Judenburg/Styria; 1979; secondary high school in 2005; wohnfonds_wien – Vienna Fund for Housing Judenburg; 1983; studied urban and regional planning at Construction and Urban Renewal, with key focus on Vienna University of Technology; 1991; diploma thesis purchasing land in urban development areas, 2006-

Markus Vogl ence – Transformation Processes in the Central European Nationality: Austrian Region (spokesman: Heinz Fassmann) at the University of Vienna, where he started his Ph.D. research on “Urbanity Studied architecture at TU through Density? The Transformative Ability of Urban Munich (GER), TU Delft (NL) and Overall Concepts of the 1960s and 1970s”. Since autumn FADU-UBA Buenos Aires (ARG) 2009, he has been teaching at the Institute for Art and and worked as a researcher at the Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna in the research studio GUG (globalisation, urban form and gov- context of the platforms “Ecology, Sustainability and Con- ernance) of the chair for urban renewal and management servation” (ESC) and “Geography, Landscapes and Cities” (professor Jürgen Rosemann) at the Faculty of Architecture (GLC). He is currently working for querkraft architekten of TU Delft in 2004 and 2005. From 2006 till 2009, he was a zt gmbh, where he focuses on urban studies and social fellow of the graduate school initiative Cultures of Differ- housing projects.

Andreas zoufal reflections primarily as design instruments to make people Born: 1959 aware of the surrounding space at night, to provide orienta- Nationality: Austria tion and invite them to spend their leisure time in such spaces. Andreas Zoufal is a lighting His main effort in urban lighting design is to redirect the designer with 25 years of profes- practice of lighting away from a quantitative fixation on sional experience. In the last seven light intensity towards a more ecological approach. He is years, his special focus has been on designing public involved in co-operative urban design projects and has space and residential quarters. He uses light and taken part in several citizen participation processes.

Participants 85 ANNExEs B _ PRESENTATIONS

INTERNATIONAL INTERVISION INSTITUTE CASE OF KAGRAN CASE OF MUNICH CASE OF LONDON CASE OF OSLO CASE OF AMSTERDAM CASE OF LISBON AND BARCELONA CASE OF PORTLAND, OREGON (USA) CASE OF MARYLAND (USA) CASE OF BERLIN AND MULTIMEDIA USE FOR PUBLIC SPACE

86 Presentations Introduction by Huibert Haccoû

Presentations 87 � Huibert Haccoû

88 Presentations Huibert Haccoû

Presentations 89 � Case of Kagran by Andreas trisko and Volkmar Pamer

90 Presentations Andreas trisko and Volkmar Pamer

Presentations 91 � Andreas trisko and Volkmar Pamer

92 Presentations Case of Munich by Walter Buser

Presentations 93 � Walter Buser

94 Presentations Case of London by Cate Le grice Mack

Presentations 95 � Cate Le grice Mack

96 Presentations Case of Oslo by Brede norderud

Presentations 97 � Brede norderud

98 Presentations Brede norderud

Presentations 99 � Case of Amsterdam by Femke A. Haccoû

100 Presentations Femke A. Haccoû

Presentations 101 � Femke A. Haccoû

102 Presentations Femke A. Haccoû

Presentations 103 � Femke A. Haccoû

104 Presentations Case of Lisbon and Barcelona by João Pedro Costa

Presentations 105 � João Pedro Costa

106 Presentations João Pedro Costa

Presentations 107 � João Pedro Costa

108 Presentations João Pedro Costa

Presentations 109 � Case of Portland, Oregon (USA) by Arun Jain

110 Presentations Arun Jain

Presentations 111 � Arun Jain

112 Presentations Arun Jain

Presentations 113 � Case of Maryland (USA) by gerrit Jan Knaap

114 Presentations gerrit Jan Knaap

Presentations 115 � gerrit Jan Knaap

116 Presentations Case of Berlin and Multimedia Use for Public Space by Sascha glasl

Presentations 117 � Sascha glasl

118 Presentations Sascha glasl

Presentations 119 � c FOrmAT OF AN IMPLEMENTATION LAB

Workshop format

An Implementation Lab (three-day workshop) consists of a reference seminar (Day 1), study visit practice. The Implementation Lab is a “laboratory” (Day 1), Implementation Lab(oratory) (Day 2) and or “pressure cooker”. All partners work together with policy recommendation meeting (Day 3). the host partner on one or two local and/or regional cases for which the host partner is responsible. The In its efforts, the Implementation Lab format “real problem” situation will motivate the III partners serves the following aims: to produce the best of their knowledge relevant to - Increase awareness of the consequences the case under study. The need to help resolve a (both positive and negative) of the concentration practical problem will tap the maximum of the part- and/or mix of activities, or multifunctional and nership’s know-how. The case area(s) are located in intensive uses of space (urban land, water and a host partner’s region scheduled to undergo a (re) green areas) development process with special opportunities, e.g. - Examine the extent to which such concentrated for MILU solutions. land use interventions contribute to social quality as well as to the economic value, quality and The main purpose of an III Implementation Lab is to climate robustness of the physical structure of investigate, on a group basis, both new and persist- areas ent urban/regional problems inasmuch as they relate - Consider appropriate containment strategies to land use. It is the intention that each workshop for cities using multifunctional and intensive land should leave both participants and hosts with new use mechanisms to preserve open space, nature, insights as well as shared and learning experiences. valuable landscape and water systems while Each workshop aims at providing the host with useful balancing regional development and practical suggestions and recommendations on dealing with the problem case(s) discussed. Each Implementation Lab workshop is the result of carefully co-ordinated efforts between the The main goal is to take a step forward in the imple- host organisation and the International Institute mentation process and to develop recommenda- Intervision (III). tions for the case area(s) with regard to e.g. spatial solutions, environmental risk management concepts, Implementation Lab (IL) architectural ideas, solutions for social problems and crime prevention, process organisation, financing The core of the three-day workshop is the and policy strategies. Implementation Lab. Cases The IL is an interactive session in which stakeholders of the host partner work on-site together with the III The host organisation identifies one or two problem partners and experts. To maximise interactivity, ILs sites and assembles detailed information for the are typically organised as open panel discussions attendees to deliberate on. In addition, a third site involving planners from the host city/region. The may be presented as a case study to demonstrate an Implementation Lab is meant to give momentum to a innovative approach. Supporting presentations can local/regional project by putting concepts like Multi- be made by host officials to inform participants fully functional and Intensive Land Use (MILU) into about the idiosyncrasies of the cases under study.

120 In addition, selected participants as arranged by the there local aspirations that we can build on? programme organisers may also present input for the deliberations through cases that are based on their - Critical mass: own experiences and are of interest in this context. does each site have enough development, infrastructure and resident population to maintain a coherent Focus of an IL community or support a desired mix of amenities III partners represent a wide variety of fields including with sufficient carrying capacity? urban and regional planning, architecture, ecology, landscape planning, aerial survey, urbanism, envi- - Connectivity: ronmental management, construction, water man- what link does each site have with its surrounding agement, risk and safety management, traffic and natural and manmade environment? Can these con- transport engineering, economics, social, community nections be enhanced? and health sciences, systems analysis and law as well as public policy and administration. - Human scale: do the existing developments relate in scale and However, the focus is on the integration of sectoral proportion to diverse human-scale activities, such as policies and specialised expert know-how with an walking, biking, congregation, social interaction? Do emphasis on cross-cutting issues: the scale and relationships of public spaces support - governance (effective planning and and attract their use? implementation, finance, regulations, partnerships, etc.). � - Promotion and marketing: - technology (systems management, how are existing uses promoted? How effective are construction technologies, architectural these efforts, and what types of promotion would be concepts, etc.). useful, necessary or possible to improve the sense of - people and environment (participation, place? quality of life, risks, resource use, etc.). - spatial quality and identity of place - Process architecture: in developing a spatial development strategy, when Five issues of concern should stakeholders be involved and how? What While selecting one ore two projects for considera- are the various interests and interdependencies tion, the host city or institution identifies themes between stakeholders? How do we handle opposing related to five issues of common concern. Manifest- interests? How do we organise an effective planning ing themselves differently in each site, these five and implementation process? types of issues provide the means both to orient participants towards the preferred nature of the debate Preparation and procedure and to serve as a basis for organising the meeting’s of an Implementation Lab panel discussions. An IL is organised according to the following scheme: The six issues considered are: - Quality and identity: Pre-meeting preparations: does the project area have its own social, function- - Identification of problem sites by host al and visual identity? How can this be enhanced? organisation. How can a “green” lifestyle be supported? Are - Identification of key areas of concern.

Format of an Implementation Lab 121 - Preparation of dossiers with background To wrap up the work done, theme co-ordinators and material for each site. hosts deliver summary comments in the plenary. - Distribution of background material to registered attendees several weeks reporting prior to arrival. The host organisation produces a report whose content is in agreement with the III and which high- Procedure of an Implementation Lab: lights the results of the Implementation Lab. The host - Site visits to establish context. � organisation disseminates this report in its region. It - Plenary sessions (including invited speakers). � is recommended to organise a press conference to - Working sessions to formulate concrete present the results. suggestions for the case study areas as well as observations on how to develop (regional) policies. - Concluding plenary session.

To avoid misunderstandings: an IL forms the core of a workshop.

Work method The IL’s working sessions are conducted by dividing attendees into teams depending on the number of attendees, so as to distribute professional expertise as evenly as possible. There will be moderators for each team. Experts are available as resource persons. They come from the host organisation and are familiar with each project. Their role is to help maintain focus as well as to facilitate the concise compilation of issues and concerns.

Issues and concerns identified for each project are placed within the six areas of concern mentioned above. Discussions and observations are conducted in an open panel discussion format. Each modera- tor’s objective is to have their project’s comprehensive lists of concerns categorised halfway through the IL.

Final deliberations will focus on simplifying the various comments produced by each team. The process is organised to ensure that all participants will understand and agree with the ideas generated for the case study projects.

122 Format of an Implementation Lab The International Intervision Institute is a product RURAL AREAS, INCLUDING URBAN/RURAL � of many years of experience in the IFHP Working FRINGES, BROWNFIELD LAND, VALUABLE � Party MILU, Multifunctional and Intensive Land Use CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LAND. � (2000–2004), and the Interreg IIIc Operation MILUnet (2004–2007). MILUnet developed into a network The overall aim is to increase sustainable spatial of experts dedicated to the generation, collection, quality. To this end, we work from the following exchange and transfer of knowledge on the subject principles: � of multifunctional intensive land use as a means - An integrated approach – to realise more sustainable urban development in through interdisciplinary work. Europe. The members of MILUnet were European - Meeting social needs – cities and leading European research institutions. � by generating support and consolidating interests. - Effectiveness – by interpreting and addressing Experiences have shown that urban and regional the problems of each area in its own right. planning professionals are usually closely involved - Upgrading and renewing policies and policy with their own region or city and often miss an measures – through comparison and evaluation objective evaluation of their work. All cities partici- of problem definitions with best practices pating in the MILU projects greatly appreciated the elsewhere. added value of an impartial, non-competitive and professional appraisal of planning problems and The added value provided by III consists of: � potential solutions. � - Enhanced professional skills. � - A stronger elected administration and After termination of the Interreg IIIc project, the improved relations. initiators of MILU decided to continue working with - Accelerated and improved processes. the theoretical framework and format of the Imple- - Optimised outcomes. mentation Lab, which proved to be most productive - Reduced risks. for the solution of local development problems and - Fresh insights and renewed working methods. for the implementation of strategies focused on - A productive return on the use of resources. multifunctionality, variety, differentiation and intensification. III is a new initiative aimed at a continuation of the MILU experience and at building further on the added value of past experiences of analysis in four For more detailed information see continents, 20 countries and 30 specifically analysed www.iiinstitute.nl. urban areas. � International Intervision Institute is an initiative of The goal of the IIInstitute is to accelerate the Haccoû-Consulting & Design BV development and acquisition of knowledge and competences for sustainable area development in: � Nieuwstraat 7 6981 AH Doesburg URBAN AREAS, SUCH AS CITY CENTRES, The Netherlands NEIGHBOURHOODS, INDUSTRIAL AREAS, T +31 (0) 313 484948 DOCKLANDS, WATERFRONTS, F +31 (0) 313 484936 URBAN NETWORKS AND SUBURBS; � [email protected]

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Inhalt und Konzept: Report of the Vienna Implementation Lab May 19–21, 2010 prepared by: Huibert A. Haccoû, Elfrieda Göpfrich-Millner

mit Textbeiträgen von: Femke Haccoû Birgit Hundstorfer Elsbeth Van Hylckama Vlieg Karolina Krosnicka Huibert A. Haccoû Arun Jain Martijn Kramer Volkmar Pamer Andreas Trisko

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