The Praterstern has been redesigned. Trees and a fountain are provided for cooling. In this way, the square appeals to residents and passers-by. However, climate activists disrupted the opening.
Not only the weather did not cooperate with the presentation of the new Praterstern on Tuesday morning. Twelve climate activists created tumultuous scenes with spontaneous disruptive action during the opening – reported the “Krone”. The rest of the program could then only be completed with police protection.
The central public transport hub is visited daily by about 150,000 people. Now the infamous square has been rebuilt. In any case, respondents in a “Krone” survey were still skeptical. Neighbor Elfriede Kobinger (86) is not feeling well because of the local alcohol and drug scene.
101 trees and the city’s largest water feature
A total of 101 trees now provide pleasant shade and 190 new seating options invite you to linger. The 500 square meter water feature is the largest in the city.
It should have been turned on right away, but the protesters quickly occupied the star-shaped fountain and chanted slogans. In the end they went for a swim. For Wednesday, the Greens have called for renewed protests against the construction of the new sports hall in the Venice Au.
Source: Krone
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