Vienna

Urban Living Lab – Vienna

“How can TRUSTMAKING empower young people to become change-makers and active participants in the urban transformation process of Rothneusiedl?”

The “Zukunftshof” (Future Farm), also known as Haschahof, dating back to the 19th century in Rothneusiedl, a community with around 700 inhabitants in Vienna’s 10th district, still finds itself surrounded by fields and meadows. However, within a mere 25 years, this area will evolve into a densely built-up urban area, catering to the housing needs of a growing city. With its rich agricultural heritage, Zukunftshof seeks to play a pivotal role in this transformation, shifting the urban landscape from one of mere consumption to active production, while making urban food cultivation tangible through inclusive social initiatives and educational programs.

The TRUSTMAKING initiative is designed to leverage this ongoing transformation process, with a specific focus on engaging young people in shaping public spaces and green infrastructures. Our ULL collaborates with different youth partners, from youth centres to job training programs and schools, to foster engagement of young people through various co-creative activities in this process. The aim of our program is to enable them to articulate their visions and aspirations for open spaces and green infrastructures.

The Urban Living Lab serves as a contact zone, facilitating dialogue and collaboration among project partners, youth representatives, and municipal authorities, ensuring that the voices and perspectives of young people become an integral part of the urban planning and development process.