Green Band in St. Johann: New meeting place for everyone!

Am 4. Juni 2025 wurde das „Grüne Band“ in St. Johann feierlich eröffnet, ein nachhaltiger Gehweg zur Verbindung von Natur und Stadt.
On June 4, 2025, the "Green Band" in St. Johann was opened, a sustainable sidewalk for the connection between nature and the city. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Green Band in St. Johann: New meeting place for everyone!

St. Johann, Österreich - In St. Johann, the newly designed "Green Band" was ceremoniously opened on June 4, 2025. This project combines the train station, the district hospital and the town center in a natural way. The initiative was completed according to schedule, just in time before the start of the summer, and not only offers a new sidewalk, but also an inviting lounge for locals and visitors.

Details about the project

The "green band" is 3.5 meters wide and comprises more than 1,000 square meters of green spaces, flanked by 34 trees and numerous shrubs. In addition to the diverse flora during the summer months, 55 parking spaces and 6 taxi parking spaces are also available. Particularly noteworthy are the bicycle storage areas, the LED lighting, flower meadows, security and a fountain, all of which contribute to the attractiveness of the area. The cost of the overall project was between 1 and 1.1 million euros, which can be seen.

But the meaning of the "green band" extends beyond its functional design. It represents an environmentally friendly connection between nature and city life and thus promotes the quality of life of the residents. According to yewo , the path not only offers ecological perennial beds and local tree plantings, but also seating that create a relaxed atmosphere.

positive effects on quality of life

In times when heat streak, noise and air pollution burden more and more people, the "green band" is an urgently needed retreat. The concept based on it also fulfills important environmental policy goals. Green areas not only reduce environmental pollution, but also contribute to improving the microclimate in the city. A well-founded study by bfn shows that vegetation takes on important functions such as the absorption of noise and fine dust and thus increases the well-being of the residentiality.

The "Green Band" is therefore not only a place of encounter, but also an instrument for promoting environmental justice. It also enables disadvantaged groups access to natural freedom and creates opportunities for relaxation and leisure activities. Sustainable urban development in St. Johann is a step in the right direction and gives hope for positive future development.

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