One of Switzerland’s most renowned urban planners is turning her attention to her own hometown. Sibylle Wälty of ETH Zurich accuses Baden of being far too cautious in its construction efforts, even though the city could actually accommodate twice as many people. Her conclusion is clear: the new

Balz Halter recognised the Limmat Valley as an area with development potential when others were still hesitant. Entrepreneur Balz Halter discusses rational decisions on where to invest, the capacity for political action, and the question of why the region finally needs an overarching strategy

A residential town, a business hub, a transportation hub—Dietikon has many faces. In this interview, Mayor Roger Bachmann explains how the Niderfeld and Silbern projects are becoming key initiatives for the entire region and what modern urban development means in the Limmat Valley

Targeted automation, internal time savings, and a better customer experience: SwissCaution is taking a pragmatic approach to AI to boost its efficiency without losing sight of the value of the human touch. This strategic pivot exemplifies how small and medium-sized businesses in French-speaking

A high quality of life, a strategically favorable location and attractive yields make Ticino an attractive location for real estate investors. However, image and location alone are not enough to really convince capital from German-speaking Switzerland. Manuel Gamper, founder of Leading Investors,

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

As one of the first PropTech pioneers in Switzerland, Heinz Schwyter knows the digital development of the real estate industry like no other. In this interview, he talks about the importance of data, the role of AI, cultural and organizational hurdles and which trends and technologies will shape

The Swiss property industry has been investing in digital solutions for years, but is still disillusioned. It is not technology that is slowing down progress, but false expectations, a lack of data expertise and cultural hurdles. A conversation about reality instead of digitalisation

Samuel Mösle has headed the Canton of Zurich's location promotion department together with Markus Müller since January 2024. In this interview, he talks about location development, innovation promotion and the challenges of expensive housing. He also explains how digitalization and AI should

Silvia Thalmann-Gut has been the mayor of the Canton of Zug since 2023 and heads the Department of Economic Affairs, which comprises ten offices in the areas of business, education and social insurance. The canton of Zug remains an attractive location for companies and a highly qualified workforce,

For over a decade, Mayor Raphael Lanz has steered the fortunes of Thun and shaped the development of this idyllic Swiss town. In this interview, he reflects on the highs and lows of his time in office, the economic drivers and his vision for the future of Thun. Lanz openly discusses successes,

The Mayor of Winterthur, Michael (Mike) Künzle, explains the city's smart city strategy, why population growth is both an opportunity and a challenge, and how he plans to make Winterthur a sustainable

With the designation of development centres (ESP) in the cantonal structure plan, locations have been identified in whose promotion and development the canton has a primary economic interest. An interview with Andreas Zettel, Deputy Director and Head of Corporate Development at the Lucerne Economic