9.1 The new WieNeu+ programme areas: Hernals & Floridsdorf
WieNeu+ is firmly established as the City of Vienna's core urban renewal programme and was included in the policy programme of Vienna City Council (see below).
In 2026, WieNeu+ will launch in the municipal district of Hernals. Given that climate-proof refurbishment and energy retrofitting projects, in particular, require longer lead times, initial contacts with potential project partners, property owners, etc. were already established in mid-2025. This included outreach events for commonhold associations and individuals with an interest in subsidies for rear courtyard greening projects.
Extract from the policy programme:
"Record sums for refurbishment and climate-proofing of housing …
The City of Vienna is investing record sums in refurbishment and projects to phase out gas and retrofit renewables: the funding budget for housing refurbishment has been more than doubled, increasing from €112 million to €260 million. At neighbourhood level, the "WieNeu+" initiative provides funding for projects to make the local living environment climate-resilient and fit for the future."
Source: Policy programme 2025, p. 113, https://www.wien.gv.at/regierungsabkommen2020/ (German)
"A further package of measures for retrofitting and climate-proofing of housing: …
The "WieNeu+" urban renewal initiative is being rolled out to new districts: already up and running in Favoriten, Brigittenau, Leopoldstadt and Hernals, the next stop will be Floridsdorf. The objective remains the same: making neighbourhoods fit for the future, with active involvement of local people on the ground. The aim is to create tangible added value for people living in existing buildings, who benefit from refurbishment of their living environment und revitalisation of their local neighbourhood thanks to smart urban renewal."
Source: Policy programme 2025, p. 117, https://www.wien.gv.at/regierungsabkommen2020/ (German)