New meeting point in Leoben: The Montanuni forecourt opened!

New meeting point in Leoben: The Montanuni forecourt opened!

With a fresh urban flair, the forecourt of the Montan University Leoben was opened today at Franz Josef-Straße 18. The redesign, which was created in close cooperation between the Montan University and the city of Leoben, not only offers the students and passers -by not only shadow -giving trees and new seating, but also an open area that is intended as a social space for ideas, exchange and innovation. MeinDärzkrezen that ...

Mayor Kurt Wallner emphasized the connection between science and the city society. It sees the new place as an important public space that significantly increases the quality of stay for all citizens. The rector of the Montan University, Peter Moser, added how significant this place was for the university students. City councilor Susanne Sinz was particularly pleased that the forecourt now offers space for encounters and events.

a nice place to linger

The forecourt represents a successful upgrading of the public space. Both the design with small stone paving and the planting of two trees were considered to make the space inviting and usable. The construction company took over the construction work. During the approximately three -week construction work, traffic remains in both directions, and no significant traffic disruptions are expected. The only downside: The bus stop towards the train station is laid for the duration of the work. However, the replacement stop is only a few meters away at Franz Josef-Straße 14. leoben.at informs ...

The development of public spaces is becoming increasingly important, especially in times of urbanization. United nations forecasts show that around 70% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050. But even now, the city population is about 55% of the total population. science.de emphasizes that ... public spaces can significantly influence the quality of life in cities. The redesign of the forecourt of the Montan University is a step in the right direction to create an appealing environment that attracts numerous citizens.

a meeting point for the community

public spaces like this forecourt are not only important for individual well -being, they also promote the sense of community. In the context of an ever growing city population, public space has a central role. All aspects, from accessibility and accessibility to design and usability, are put to the test for such projects. The new seating and the open space design invite you to meet, enjoy the time and develop new ideas.

With the inauguration of the new forecourt, Leoben took another step towards a lively and inclusive urban society. At a time when the public space is increasingly under pressure, it is all the more important to create and maintain such meeting places.