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| MA 28 (Magistratsabteilung 28) | |
|---|---|
| Name | MA 28 (Magistratsabteilung 28) |
| Native name | Magistratsabteilung 28 – Stadtentwicklung und Flächenmanagement |
| Jurisdiction | Vienna |
| Headquarters | Schönbrunn |
| Formed | 2002 |
| Minister1 name | Michael Ludwig |
| Parent agency | Municipal Department (Austria) |
MA 28 (Magistratsabteilung 28) is the municipal department of Vienna responsible for urban development, land management, and real estate administration within the city’s districts. It operates at the intersection of planning, property law, and public administration, interacting with institutions such as MA 37 (Magistratsabteilung 37), MA 21 (Magistratsabteilung 21), MA 19 (Magistratsabteilung 19), and agencies linked to Vienna City Council. MA 28’s functions touch on matters involving Schloss Belvedere, Wiener Staatsoper, Prater, and other prominent sites while coordinating with bodies like ÖBB, ASFINAG, and Austrian Federal Monuments Office.
MA 28 emerged from administrative reforms in the late 20th and early 21st centuries that reorganized city services in Vienna. Its predecessors included specialized offices handling land records connected to Land Register (Austria), municipal real estate portfolios related to Bürgerservice, and planning sections that had liaised with the Austrian Institute of Technology and the Vienna University of Technology. The department’s development paralleled urban projects such as the redevelopment of Nordbahnhof and initiatives tied to European Capital of Culture bids, working alongside municipal bodies formed after the Austrian State Treaty era adjustments. Over time MA 28 formalized relationships with entities like Wien Holding, Wohnfonds Wien, and Gesundheit Österreich GmbH to streamline asset management and urban land use.
MA 28’s internal organization mirrors the administrative architecture seen across Viennese magistracies, with divisions responsible for property management, cadastral services, project development, and legal affairs. Leadership answers to the Municipal Department (Austria) framework and coordinates with the Mayor of Vienna office held by figures including Michael Häupl and Michael Ludwig. Divisional heads liaise with external partners such as Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology and agencies like Austrian Land Surveying Service. Staff recruitment draws on collaboration with academic institutions including University of Vienna, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, and Vienna University of Technology. Operational links exist with district magistrates across Innere Stadt, Favoriten, Leopoldstadt, and other districts.
MA 28 administers municipal land portfolios, leases, and transactions affecting landmark properties such as Schönbrunn Palace adjacent parcels and urban spaces near Donaukanal. It manages cadastral documentation that interacts with the Land Register (Austria), property taxation processes tied to offices like Finanzamt Wien, and contractual arrangements with developers including Porr and Strabag. The department provides services for public projects with stakeholders such as Wiener Linien, MA 29 (Magistratsabteilung 29), and MA 18 (Magistratsabteilung 18), encompassing site allocation, easement registration, and coordination for projects linked to Wiener Festwochen venues. MA 28 also supports heritage-related procedures involving the Austrian Federal Monuments Office and conservation work at sites like Karlskirche.
MA 28 operates from municipal facilities in proximity to administrative centers within Vienna and manages storage and data centers coordinating cadastral maps, historic document archives, and geospatial datasets. Its operational activities coordinate with mapping and surveying providers such as BEV (Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying), and utilize systems compatible with initiatives like Open Government Data Austria. The department oversees maintenance contracts and site operations on municipal properties, working with contractors including Gartenbaukino stakeholders, and participates in infrastructure programs that intersect with Wiener Netze and utilities regulated by E-Control Austria.
MA 28 engages with citizens, district representatives, and interest groups through consultation processes similar to planning dialogues organized by the City of Vienna and public hearings linked to redevelopment projects at locations such as Nordbahnhof and Aspern Seestadt. It collaborates with non-governmental organizations including Österreichischer Alpenverein and neighborhood associations, and provides information through portals tied to Vienna.at and municipal service counters used by residents of districts like Favoriten and Meidling. Educational outreach leverages partnerships with Vienna University of Technology and cultural institutions such as Kunsthistorisches Museum to present data on urban change and municipal land policy.
MA 28 has faced scrutiny over land allocation decisions in high-profile redevelopments, drawing criticism from advocacy groups, political factions within the Vienna City Council, and media outlets including Der Standard and Die Presse. Disputes have arisen concerning transparency of contractual terms with developers like Wiener Wohnen partners, interpretations of easement rights linked to properties near Donauinsel, and tensions with preservation advocates associated with Austrian Federal Monuments Office. Legal challenges have referenced case law in Austrian administrative courts and involved actors such as Vienna Chamber of Commerce stakeholders. Critics have also highlighted coordination difficulties between MA 28 and transport authorities including ÖBB and Wiener Linien during infrastructure projects, prompting calls for reforms advocated by civic groups and district politicians.
Category:Organisations based in Vienna Category:Urban planning in Austria