Who would have thought! After just a short time, the situation in Linz’s Volksgarten seems to have completely relaxed – the Volkshilfe project that was implemented brought the solution. Now there is peace at the tram stop and the alcoholics and addicts have their own place.
Until recently, only a few people strolled through the three-hectare area – especially in the evenings – without feeling uneasy. The Volksgarten, which was actually intended to serve as an inner-city recreational oasis for the people of Linz, has only lived up to this name to a limited extent in recent years. The long benches behind the tram stop in particular became a problem hotspot, as there were an increasing number of alcoholics and addicts there. But instead of strict bans or forced relocations, Volkshilfe Oberösterreich took care of the clientele. Addiction sufferers were included For the first time, as was usual in such cases, decisions were not simply made on the head of the marginalized groups, but social workers involved them in the process that ultimately ended should ensure a better quality of stay for all park visitors. The first measure has already borne fruit. Received wellAs reported, the long benches were removed almost a month ago and seating was rearranged south of the chess facility. An open area, like one in the shade under the trees. Because the addicts were involved, they also accepted their new place, as was evident yesterday at the “Krone” local inspection. In imperious weather, the Volksgarten proved to be a place of well-being for people with a wide range of needs. Peace and quiet at the stop Where the potential for conflict has always been greatest – behind the tram stop – there was no one there, only a few Eastern European “emergency travelers” in the immediate vicinity. The alcoholics and addicts were sitting in a good mood in their area, right next to them there was a lot of activity on the chess field, and some children were romping around with their moms and dads on the playground. Speaking of the playground: It will be redesigned from Tuesday, and in the future (beginning of May) also on the Be tailored to the needs of children with disabilities.
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