ABSTRACT
This chapter explores some of the underlying factors which, we contend, have contributed to this highly favourable judgement of the city's liveability. It is difficult to assess the specific effects of the outcome of 20 years of gender-sensitive planning initiatives, but without doubt the sharpened social awareness of the technical department within the city's administration has had some influence. Vienna is characterized by a large number of densely built-up areas, mainly dominated by a building stock dating from the late nineteenth century. The Frauen-Werk-Stadt I housing scheme at Donaufelder Strasse 95-97 in Vienna's 21st municipal district was planned and built from 1992 to 1997 as part of Vienna's urban expansion process. The contemporary housing market is relatively relaxed due to public subsidies. Vienna's transport policy is strongly decentralized in the minor road network.
