New light concept for Yppenplatz: Security and quality of life in focus!

Ottakring plant neue Sicherheitsmaßnahmen durch ein Beleuchtungskonzept am Yppenplatz, um Kriminalität zu reduzieren und Lebensqualität zu erhöhen.
Ottakring plans new security measures through a lighting concept at the Yppenplatz to reduce crime and increase quality of life. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

New light concept for Yppenplatz: Security and quality of life in focus!

Ottakring, Österreich - On June 27, 2025, a new lighting concept will be presented in Ottakring, which is intended to contribute to crime prevention. According to a report by Neos , the improvement of the lighting is particularly intended to strengthen the feeling of security.

This measure is part of a comprehensive application that aims to create more visibility and quality of stay in the region. Especially in the evening hours, the risk of crime is to be reduced by better lighting. With this you want to offer the resident: inside a better and safe feeling, even if dawn starts.

concepts for security

The new lighting system is based on principles that are rooted in crime prevention through environmental design, also known as Cpted (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). Here, the behavior of people is influenced by targeted measures in order to deter potential criminals. Well thought -out lighting plays a crucial role. It not only ensures a better view in dark corners, but also gives people the feeling of being safe in their surroundings, as well as Safer City explained.

The project in Ottakring also provides that the Erdbrustgasse is opened as a low -traffic parallel road to Gallitzinstraße for cycling. This promotes safe and direct everyday mobility, especially for students: inside the MS Roterdstraße, which should benefit from the improved traffic conditions.

As part of the initiatives, the establishment of digital official boards is also planned at highly frequented places, such as the office building, the U3 Ottakring and the Yppenplatz. These boards should enable citizens to find out about current topics, events and official customers, which can also contribute to increasing quality of life and security.

early information for citizens: inside

Another point of the application includes early information about planned new or conversions of waiting sheds that are to be communicated at least one year in advance. This pursues the goal of integrating ecological measures, such as green roofs, in the planning at an early stage and thus upgrading the environment in densely built -up districts.

In summary, it can be said that the new lighting concept in Ottakring is not only a step in the right direction for more security, but also takes into account the changed needs of the residents: inside. The approach follows modern lighting concepts that have already been successfully implemented in cities such as Düsseldorf and help to increase the quality of life, as in DetailsOrtOttakring, ÖsterreichQuellen