Wohnbaugenossenschaft Neues Leben is a non-profit housing cooperative based in Vienna, Austria, with a history spanning 75 years. Founded shortly after World War II, the organization was established in response to acute housing shortages and has since become a longstanding actor in Vienna’s social and cooperative housing sector. Neues Leben specializes in developing and managing affordable residential housing, commercial properties, and parking spaces aimed at a broad demographic, from single individuals to families.
As of 2025, Neues Leben is responsible for numerous housing projects primarily located in Vienna and its vicinity. One current example is the MGG22 quarter, which was completed in 2018/2019 and features around 120 rental units, including both subsidized SMART apartments and rental units with purchase options. The project emphasizes urban integration and architectural diversity, utilizing multiple architecture firms to design a network of homes connected by landscaped open spaces.
Neues Leben’s activities go beyond construction; it also manages property administration, focusing on maintenance and fostering community relations within its developments. The cooperative owns and manages several thousand apartments in Vienna, although the precise number is not detailed in publicly available summaries. Its projects prioritize affordability, social cohesion, and long-term quality, aligning with Vienna’s tradition of high-standard social housing. The organization continues to play a significant role in shaping urban residential environments, adapting its developments to contemporary needs and evolving urban policies.