Vienna’s Meidling district surveys resident satisfaction
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Wilfried Zankl, the district head of Meidling in Vienna, Austria, presented the results of a survey conducted from June to July to assess resident needs and satisfaction.
The survey asked people who live, work, or spend leisure time in the district about topics including housing, education, and public spaces. Zankl reported that in 46 of 51 areas questioned, more residents expressed satisfaction than dissatisfaction with conditions in Meidling.
The survey focused on issues within the district’s direct responsibility, so it did not cover topics like the quality of education itself or overall integration. However, it did ask about a sense of community, finding that only 23.8 percent of respondents felt Meidling was a place where people held together. Residents strongly approved of public transportation, with 83.8 percent expressing satisfaction with the service.
Respondents also prioritized green spaces and sidewalks, with 80.5 percent considering these the most important features of the public realm. The district plans to address areas of dissatisfaction, like heat protection and public restrooms, with projects including a redesign of Christine-Busta-Park and community events to foster a stronger sense of belonging.
