Dunkelhölzli

The
Dunkelhölzli site is being redesigned and developed by Grün Stadt Zürich in order to improve local recreation facilities and promote diverse garden use. In addition to the existing family gardens, five new large garden fields and a spacious publicly accessible local recreation area are being created on the Dunkelhölzli site. Streams will be opened, renaturalized and flood protection will be ensured.
The conversion of the residential building Dunkelhölzlistr. 21 and the farm building have already been completed. Construction of the gardening, park and hydraulic engineering project will start at the beginning of 2025. The conversion of the greenhouses and the building at Salzweg 50 is in the planning phase. For more information, see https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/areal-dunkelhoelzli

Project
Many different users are already active on site. In a pilot project, the long-term operating concept will be developed from 2025.

The vision for the Dunkelhölzli site:

• The site is a place of encounter and exchange, a place where the future is sown.
• With the creation of new paths and public space, it is accessible to all.
• The area offers space for gardening, learning, biodiversity and natural recreation.
• A large network of interested users develops and implements new ideas and projects that bring together gardening, science, education and art.

Figure 1: Design of the future area Dunkelhölzli

Figure 2: Aerial view of the Dunkelhölzli area