1. Welcome to the Objective 2 programme Vienna Austria
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2. 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
The total cost of the programme amounts to EUR million, of which the EU Structural Funds will provide EUR million.
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3. 1.2 The map of eligible area
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4. 1.3 Description of eligible area
The districts of Brigittenau and Leopoldstadt have a population of 60,100 residents over about 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.
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. 1.4 Main regional indicators in EU and Austria Source: EC: Second report on Economic and Social Cohesion, Volume 2, Jan 2001
Economy Labour market
GDP/head Empl.% of total, 1999 Unempl.rate%
Agri Indust. Servi
EU ,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
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8. 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
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9. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact
The strategy is based on 3 priorities:
Priority 1. Development of the local urban structure: ERDF: EUR Total public expenditure: EUR
Total cost: EUR
(ERDF: 40.5% of Community assistance)
Measure 1.1.: Town planning and redevelopment of urban areas
Measure 1.2.: Material infrastructure
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10. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact
Priority 2. Competitive firms as a prerequisite for job creation:
ERDF: EUR
Total public expenditure: EUR
Total cost: EUR
(ERDF: 31.5% of Community assistance)
Measure 2.1.: Aid to SMEs and business services
Measure 2.2.: Research, technological development and innovation
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11. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact
Priority 3. Society and human resources:
ESF: EUR
Total public expenditure: EUR
Total cost EUR
(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
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12. 3. Priorities, measures and expected impact
Priority 4. Technical assistance:
ERDF: EUR
Total public expenditure: EUR
Total cost: 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
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13. 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
Public areas developed m²
Useful surface area in the social and training spheres m²
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14. 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
Number of businesses established or created 15
Private capital mobilised through business aid EUR
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15. 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
Number of persons assisted 2000
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16. 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.
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17. 5. Management and contact details
Amt der Wiener Landesregierung Magistratsdirektion 27- EU-Förderungen Abteilungsleiter Brodesser, Peter Schlesingerplatz Stock A-1080 Wien Tel.: Fax.: : Web: EU - Förderungen in der Stadt Wien
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18. 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
Fax
Visiting address:
José Fleuret
Building CSM1, 6/72
23, rue Pere de Deken, 1040 Brussels
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19. 6. Financial and technical information
Title : Objective 2 programme for Vienna Intervention type : Single Programming Document CCI No. : 2000AT162DO008 No. of decision : C(2001) Final approval date : 13-JUL-01
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20. 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
2 Competitive business as the condition for job creation
3 Society and human resources
4 Technical Assistance
Total
Financial Breakdown by Funds (in millions of Euros)
EU Contribution ERDF ESF
Total : % 74.00% 26.00%
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