Vienna

Results of the Project & Future Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

According to representatives from the City of Vienna, “the impact of the project was even more positive than envisioned during the decision and design period”.  The creation of a new subway line within Vienna was supposed to increase development in different areas of the city and the development of the island and bypass canal ensured that the subway system was safe from flooding.  Also, districts on the other side of the river became much more active and the service, manufacturing, and housing industries flourished. 

 

The potential for recreational areas on Danube Island were included in the design phase of construction, but “it was not foreseen that the island would become such a major attraction for all Viennese.  The peak usage occurs during sunny weekends, where up to 300,000 recreation seekers can be counted”.   Today, Danube Island hosts multiple recreational activities including a climbing park, family beach, cycling, skating, and beach volleyball. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above is an image of the Water Park on Danube Island that citizens and tourists utilize throughout the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Danube Island also has a stadium where live music and festivals can be hosted, as seen above.

 

In the future, the New Danube will be able to protect Vienna from flooding and will become an even more popular destination for tourists to visit while seeing the city.  Thus, the Danube Island Project has effectively protected Vienna from the threats of floods from the Danube River and will continue to protect the city from the river in the future.