Between 1 and 10 September, the target area of the activities in connection with the Vienna Wolke 7 pilot project, i.e. Kaiserstrasse in the 7th Viennese district, stages a short film festival, showing experimental films and documentaries, among others. At the end of the festival, the best film is awarded a prize. Practically at the same time, a so-called backyard festival takes place; a huge variety of activities is organised, for instance a mystery rallye, and stands offering delicatessen from local stores. The aim of these measures is to present the hidden qualities of this densely built-up neighbourhood.

Background:

POSEIDON's Wolke 7 pilot project aims at breathing new life into the neglected, run-down area around Kaiserstrasse. Over the long term, the business people in this neighbourhood are to be encouraged to open new stores, intensify their networking, and launch initiatives for sustainable improvement of the area themselves.

Susanne Peutl/ Vienna/ September 2005

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