Welcome to the Objective 2 programme Vienna Austria 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

1. Introduction The European Union will actively participate in the revitalisation of urban problem areas in the districts of Brigittenau and Leopoldstadt by co-financing the Objective 2 programme for the city of Vienna during 2000-2006. The total cost of the programme amounts to EUR 47.535 million, of which the EU Structural Funds will provide EUR 18.075 million. 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

1.2 The map of eligible area 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

1.3 Description of eligible area The districts of Brigittenau and Leopoldstadt have a population of 60,100 residents over about 440 hectares. They have been classified as urban problem areas. They are characterised by a high population density (sometimes over 750 inhabitants per hectare), a high unemployment rate and an above average crime rate for Vienna. In both districts there are two large residential areas, divided up by broad, undeveloped areas which can be considered to be scrub land ? the railway lands of the North and North West Stations. 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

1.3 Description of eligible area The number of Austrian residents fell by 11,000 between 1984 and 1998, whereas foreigners increased by 14,000. The foreign population amounts to 38% (in certain quarters it is even above 45%). These are mostly young men on their own, half of whom are from the former Yugoslavia, a quarter from Turkey, 10% from Eastern Europe and a further 10% from the Arab countries of the Near East and North Africa. 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

1.3 Description of eligible area The proportion of badly paid jobs is high: 60% of those employed are apprentices or assistant workers. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is higher than the rate for Vienna (7.8% in 1999); the worst hit are young people and the older sector. Generally speaking, the district shows few signs of economic dynamism, and there is little readiness for expansion and investment. Most of the housing is dilapidated, narrow and ill- equipped. There are few green areas, whereas road traffic represents a source of considerable stress. 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

1.4 Main regional indicators in EU and Austria 1988-1998-9 Source: EC: Second report on Economic and Social Cohesion, Volume 2, Jan 2001 Economy Labour market GDP/head Empl.% of total, 1999 Unempl.rate% 1988 1998 Agri Indust. Servi. 1989 1999 EU15 100,0 100,0 4,5 29,2 66,0 8,4 9,4 Österreich 102,2 111,7 6,2 29,8 64,0 3,1 4,0 Burgenland 61,1 68,8 6,3 34,3 59,5 3,5 3,3 N-österreich 84,4 91,4 10,1 29,5 60,5 2,7 3,1 Wien 152,0 162,8 0,8 22,8 76,4 5,3 5,9 Kärnten 80,9 91,6 7,8 30,6 61,6 3,2 4,7 Steiermark 78,6 90,1 8,5 33,8 57,7 3,2 4,1 O-österreich 97,8 104,9 8,3 34,9 56,9 2,4 2,7 Salzburg 115,7 124,8 4,9 26,5 68,6 2,0 3,4 Tirol 102,0 113,4 4,8 24,3 70,9 2,0 4,7 Vorarlberg 105,3 111,8 2,0 41,2 56,8 1,5 3,5 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

2. Development strategy The objective is to concentrate efforts on remedying structural weaknesses in a few specific domains in the eligible area. Three main areas of assistance have been selected: 1.Urban development, 2.Competitive firms as a prerequisite for job creation 3.Society and human resources 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

3. Priorities, measures and expected impact The strategy is based on 3 priorities: Priority 1. Development of the local urban structure: ERDF: EUR 7 312 945 Total public expenditure: EUR 13 925 890 Total cost: EUR 14 625 890 (ERDF: 40.5% of Community assistance) Measure 1.1.: Town planning and redevelopment of urban areas Measure 1.2.: Material infrastructure 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

3. Priorities, measures and expected impact Priority 2. Competitive firms as a prerequisite for job creation: ERDF: EUR 5 701 055 Total public expenditure: EUR 14 342 584 Total cost: EUR 22 787 520 (ERDF: 31.5% of Community assistance) Measure 2.1.: Aid to SMEs and business services Measure 2.2.: Research, technological development and innovation 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

3. Priorities, measures and expected impact Priority 3. Society and human resources: ESF: EUR 4 699 500 Total public expenditure: EUR 9 399 000 Total cost EUR 9 399 000 (ESF: 26% of Community assistance) Measure 3.1.: Proactive labour market policy aimed at promoting jobs Measure 3.2: Combating exclusion and promoting equal opportunities in the workplace 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

3. Priorities, measures and expected impact Priority 4. Technical assistance: ERDF: 361 500 EUR Total public expenditure: 723 000 EUR Total cost: 723 000 EUR (ESF: 2% of Community assistance) Measure 4.1: Technical assistance in the strict sense of the term Measure 4.2: Other expenditure on technical assistance 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

4. Overview of the monitoring indicators The main goals set are: Priority 1: development of the local urban structure (ERDF): Jobs maintained 100 Jobs created 40 Funding earmarked for environmentally-friendly projects EUR 8 000 000 Public areas developed 7000 m² Useful surface area in the social and training spheres 1000 m² 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

4. Overview of the monitoring indicators Priority 2: competitive firms as a prerequisite for job creation (ERDF): Jobs maintained 150 Jobs created 35 Number of advisory sessions conducted 3500 Number of advisory sessions conducted in the R&D sphere 500 Volume of funding earmarked for innovatory projects EUR 2 000 000 Number of businesses established or created 15 Private capital mobilised through business aid EUR 1 500 000 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

4. Overview of the monitoring indicators Priority 3: Society and human resources (ESF): Jobs maintained 50 Jobs created 25 Number of participants in training courses 200 Number of traineeships and courses 50 Number of persons integrated into the job market 50 Events organised for target groups 40 Number of assistance sessions 5000 Number of persons assisted 2000 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

5. Management and contact details The Managing Authority will be the Municipal Direction for EU Questions at the Vienna Land Government Authority, which will be responsible for co-ordinating the various bodies involved in implementing the programme. The social partners will be represented on the accompanying committee, as will be the regional authorities competent for equal opportunities, employment and environmental protection. The choice of projects will be made under the responsibility of the Managing Authority. 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

5. Management and contact details Amt der Wiener Landesregierung Magistratsdirektion 27- EU-Förderungen Abteilungsleiter Brodesser, Peter Schlesingerplatz 2 - 2.Stock A-1080 Wien Tel.: +43.1.400082581 Fax.: +43.1.4000-99-82581 E-mail.: bro@meu.magwien.gv.at Web: EU - Förderungen in der Stadt Wien 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

5. Management and contact details European Commission: Directorate-General Regional Policy UNIT D-3, Operations in Austria and Benelux Rue de la Loi 200, B-1040 Brussels Tel. +32-2-295 13 62 Fax +32-2-296 64 71 E-mail jose.fleuret@cec.eu.int Visiting address: José Fleuret Building CSM1, 6/72 23, rue Pere de Deken, 1040 Brussels 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

6. Financial and technical information Title : Objective 2 programme for Vienna Intervention type : Single Programming Document CCI No. : 2000AT162DO008 No. of decision : C(2001)1355 Final approval date : 13-JUL-01 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL

Financial breakdown Breakdown of Finances by priority area (in millions of Euros) Priority area Total EU Public aid (EC+oth.) 1 Developing the local urban structure 4.626 7.313 13.926 2 Competitive business as the condition for job creation 22.787 5.701 14.342 3 Society and human resources 9.399 4.699 9.399 4 Technical Assistance 0.723 0.362 0.723 Total 47.535 18.075 38.390 Financial Breakdown by Funds (in millions of Euros) EU Contribution ERDF ESF Total : 18.075 13.376 4.699 100.00% 74.00% 26.00% 14/04/2019 DG REGIO/Unit D3/PL