Due to a new report from the Regional Planning Directorate of the Upper Austrian state government, Executive Vice Mayor Dietmar Brammer (SPÖ) is now stopping the “Digital University” project at the Auhof location. Concerns about urban climate, traffic development and risks related to runoff water were factors in the decision. According to Bremer, discussions about a new location like PostCity are already underway. State Councilor Markus Achleitner has been critical of Brammer’s “fall” and is looking at alternative locations for IT:U in Wells or Steyr.
Linz. “I know that a lot of work and interest from many people has already gone into planning the Auhof location. But we have to take the existing expertise of the Directorate for State Planning seriously,” said Executive Deputy Mayor Dietmar Brammer (SPÖ). ) today at a press conference scheduled for a brief statement. Due to the current report – which Prammer has since September 12 – Prammer is stopping the upcoming renovation of the Linz green area around JKU and prefers to look for alternative locations. Stefanie Lindstadt, head of the state of Upper Austria and IT:U, had already informed Brammer that he still had to talk to the Federal Real Estate Agency (BIG).
Alternative locations in the city centre
A new report from the state of Upper Austria confirms severe negative effects on the urban climate and the residents of the Auhof district. In addition, experts in the Upper Austrian state see dangers from heavy sloping water. The state planning directorate of the Upper Austrian state government has called for an investigation of alternative sites that have already been sealed. “Lins wants a digital university,” emphasizes Brammer. According to Brammer, Post City’s owner is willing to talk. “The city of Linz, the state of Upper Austria and the federal government must now take joint action quickly to clear the way for another location.” In addition to Post City, Brammer also mentions the Nestlé region as a possible alternative.
Achleitner: “Alternatives would be Wels or Steyr”
“That’s unbelievable,” said state councilor Markus Achleitner (ÖVP), who suspects his candidacy in the upcoming election is the reason for Pramar’s “upside down.” “It’s about credibility,” Achleitner continued, “and if the city sticks to this concept, the question of location will come up again.” He says the country will now look for alternative venues in Wells or Steyr. Postcity or other locations in Linz do not make sense due to the lack of proximity to Johannes Kepler University.
Hazard: “IT:U Won’t Be Buried in Lins”
“The new digital university is a very important location factor for Linz. Our economy needs experts in the field of information technology, who should be trained here,” said Deputy Mayor Martin Hazard (ÖVP) in a press release. Each location in Linz has its advantages – one at JKU, direct connection to two universities, one at the train station with good transport links “The most important thing is that IT:U is not buried in Linz,” stresses Hazard.
