A planning tool that sets out more than 100 policy objectives. A referendum committee that speaks of a “political straitjacket.” On November 29, 2026, Winterthur will decide at the polls how much leeway the city’s development should retain over the next 15 years. The referendum against the

The Swiss rental housing market is at a standstill. More and more people are unable to find suitable housing, while others remain in apartments that no longer suit their life circumstances. The “Swiss Alliance for Housing” is therefore calling for a clear change of course—away from subsidies

The USPI Geneva has accompanied its 2025 annual report with a clear call to action for policymakers and the administration. The association highlights 320,000 properties under management, 650 million Swiss francs in construction investment, and increasing pressure on refurbishment, new-build

Zurich wants to create affordable housing, but in doing so is driving up prices. How is that possible? It’s quite simple: when the government uses taxpayer money to bid alongside private developers and squeezes out private cooperatives. The NZZ has uncovered this contradiction. It’s

With more than 140,000 signatures submitted, the rent initiative is now on the political agenda. For property owners, managers, and developers, this brings into focus not only the issue of rent levels, but also questions of oversight, return on investment, and additional regulation of existing

The Swiss Real Estate Forum (SREF) took place for the first time in Bern on June 11 and 12, 2026. By moving to BERNEXPO, the industry event brought itself closer to federal politics and set an example for dialogue between the real estate industry, politics, academia, and

SVIT Zurich members are committed to maintaining high quality standards and professional ethics and are therefore the first point of contact for real estate-specific questions, advice and services. SVIT membership is a seal of quality in the real estate

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The fairmieten association was founded in Winterthur. Its aim is to introduce clearer standards and greater fairness to the Swiss rental market through a code of conduct. The Raiffeisen Pension Fund Cooperative and the Rivora Collective Foundation are already on

The housing problem in Ticino is not just about rents or the number of vacant apartments. It is about quality, accessibility, social cohesion, spatial development and the demographic future. Monique Bosco-von Allmen calls for the topic of housing to be considered in a broader and more political

Wirtschaft Thun Oberland and HIV Interlaken-Oberhasli are merging. From 2027, they will operate as the Bernese Oberland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The organisation represents the interests of trade, industry, commerce, services and tourism. It is chaired by Carlos

From Urbanistica’s perspective, the “Switzerland 2050 Spatial Concept” contains important elements. These include Switzerland’s polycentric structure, the strengthening of interconnected centers, and the concept of “spaces of action.” However, in its statement, the Association for Good

The Pestalozzi Group is launching the application phase for the Stiftepriis 2026 in June. The award recognises apprenticeship graduates in the fields of building envelope and technology as well as metal construction and processing with an average grade of 5.1 or higher. The application deadline is

In view of the housing shortage, the Federal Council is planning measures to shorten the planning and building permit procedures for residential construction. For example, it is considering asserting an overriding national interest in certain cases and restricting certain objections.

Every year, more wood grows in Switzerland than is consumed. Despite this, cheap imported wood often ends up in Swiss buildings. The National Council has now had enough of this - and is sending a clear signal to

Implenia has been awarded a contract worth over 200 million euros to build a new police headquarters in Münster. The building will bring all departments together under one roof and provide modern facilities for more than 1,400

Part-time work alone won’t solve the problem. At the event “We’re Counting on You!” held on March 26, 2026, at CAMPUS SURSEE, it became clear that the construction and infrastructure sector is facing a cultural shift. Anyone who wants to succeed in the competition for skilled workers must

Christina Doll and Andreas Zettel have been newly elected to the board of Netzwerk Standort Schweiz. The business development officer for the town of Schlieren and the deputy director of Lucerne Economic Development are taking over from Jasmina Ritz and Albert

The Government Council of Basel-Stadt is considering launching a pilot project with Pretty Good to facilitate the drop-off of used items at recycling points. In doing so, it is following the example set by Bern and Zug. It intends to involve the local second-hand and repair sector in the

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The building materials group Holcim is one of just 17 companies worldwide to have been recognised as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. This marks the second consecutive year the company has received this

A plot of land, a bargain price, a state affair and today the duo behind it are sitting before the criminal court in Zug. Nine trial days have been scheduled. The verdict is expected in

Wieland Hintz is the new Head of Market and Policy and Deputy Managing Director at Swissolar. His predecessor, David Stickelberger, will continue to support the association as Senior Policy Advisor. Anna Plancherel will become the first Director for French-speaking Switzerland at the solar energy

The Swiss Association for Sustainable Events is launching the Eventkit platform. This provides event organisers and authorities with a standardised tool for planning and evaluating sustainable events. It also integrates the KITmanif platform of the city of Lausanne and the canton of

Baden Regio and the Cantonal School in Wettingen carried out a joint spatial planning project. A striking finding was how important people's coexistence was when planning residential and working

The National Council's Economic Affairs Committee wants to continue the federal government's tried-and-tested housing subsidy programme. The Fonds de Roulement and contingent liabilities are to be extended and slightly strengthened, but the new cost-rent model remains

The first part of RPG 2 and the amended Spatial Planning Ordinance have been in force since 1 January 2026. A second part will follow on 1 July 2026, which will already result in specific changes for municipalities in terms of land use planning and the use of renewable

The replacement building for Fröschmatt School sets new standards for school facilities in the Basel area and ensures the long-term quality of education in Pratteln. The project is a prime example of future-proof architecture and sustainable development in public

Jasmina Ritz will replace Katja Schönenberger as Managing Director of SwissFoundations in mid-March 2026. As co-founder and long-standing Managing Director of Limmatstadt AG, she brings with her extensive experience in advocacy, networking and

A new alliance is forming in the Silbern working area in Dietikon ZH. Under the title "Alliance Future Silbern", players from politics, business, infrastructure and nature conservation have committed themselves to a common goal. The aim is to transform the previously functional but underdeveloped