The Granador site near Hitzkirch and Ermensee is changing hands, giving new momentum to a development project that had been stalled for years. According to the design plan approved in March 2026, the new owner aims to submit a building application for approximately 275 apartments as early as

At the Lindenhof site in Basel, the transformation from an isolated corporate headquarters into a mixed-use urban block is drawing nearer. Planning permission has been submitted for two new high-rise buildings and a public park, alongside the refurbishment of the listed existing building dating

St. Gallen is putting its local planning review out for public consultation from 17 August to 16 October 2026 and opening up digital participation. For property owners, developers and neighbourhoods, this involves far more than just online comments. The negotiations will cover density, building

In Altdorf, the Werkmatt Uri development has taken a decisive step forward. With the completion of the infrastructure works, all building plots are now ready for construction; at the same time, work is starting on Plot 11 with the Gotthard Business Park, the site’s largest building project to

In Lausanne, a housing project comprising 19 flats has been blocked on grounds relating to listed buildings and the character of the area. The city has refused to allow the demolition of two villas in the Les Fleurettes neighbourhood, thereby prioritising the protection of a sensitive ensemble of

On September 27, 2026, Zurich will vote on two new high-rise regulations. The real sticking point isn’t the very tall towers, but rather the 40-meter zones in the outlying neighborhoods. There, the logic of densification, project flexibility, and fears of displacement clash

A controversial redevelopment plan is currently under consideration in the centre of Herisau. The proposal for Casinopark would see the construction of flats, a public underground car park with 56 spaces, a private car park with 52 spaces and a new park. However, it is only following a public

Southwest of the Altdorf cantonal train station, a reserve area is gradually being transformed into a new business hub. All the building lots at Werkmatt Uri are now developed. At the same time, the Gotthard Business Park—the largest building construction project on the site to date—is getting

The next major step for Lucerne North is set to begin at Seetalplatz in Emmen. From September 2026, construction will begin on the Rüüssegg site to create 344 flats, commercial premises and new open spaces along the Kleine Emme. The neighbourhood is due to be completed by the end of

At the end of August, Rheinfelden will launch a public consultation on the most significant planning decision since 2004. The revised land-use plan will be available for public inspection from 1 September 2026. It will determine where, in future, urban densification, affordable housing, commercial

Construction has begun at the Dreispitz, transforming disused railway infrastructure into a 170-metre-long natural swimming pool. The ‘Gleispool’ is costing 8.8 million Swiss francs, is due to open in summer 2027 and marks a significant step in the redevelopment of the approximately 50-hectare

Anyone looking for a flat in Zurich soon realises there’s too little supply, prices are too high, and there’s too much frustration. A few kilometres down the Limmat in Spreitenbach, the new Tivoli Garten mega-development is filling up rapidly. 445 flats, a 200-million-franc investment, over 90

Six sections of road in Frauenfeld town centre are to be put out for public consultation. The framework grant of 11.3 million Swiss francs, approved in 2022, remains in place, but the redevelopment will be carried out in phases until at least 2030 and will have a significant impact on transport,

On the Demuth site in Baden’s Oberstadt district, a housing project by the municipal housing foundation has suddenly been put on hold. The city council has applied to the canton to have the old metalworking shop designated as a protected historic building, thereby blocking a project involving 20

Zurich is debating building regulations. The discussion centers on housing, open spaces, the character of neighborhoods, and the question of what a growing city should look like. On September 27, 2026, voters will choose between two proposals for new high-rise building

For a long time, Rüüssegg was little more than a promise on paper. Now, construction is getting underway at Seetalplatz. By the end of 2029, a neighborhood featuring 344 apartments, jobs, and new open spaces will have taken shape along the Kleine Emme. This marks a decisive step forward in the

In Basel’s Steinenvorstadt district, the demolition of an entire row of houses has suddenly ceased to be merely a matter of urban development. Four historic buildings have been listed on the cantonal register of listed buildings, and the conflict between preservation and urban densification is

At Bischofszell railway station, the former hemp factory site is to be redeveloped with two new buildings and an extension to an existing building. The plans include 38 rental flats and around 740 square metres of commercial space. The project will be presented at the town hall on 24 August

With the Niderfeld project, Dietikon is developing one of the largest contiguous development areas in the Limmat Valley, covering around 40 hectares. Following a planning process spanning several decades, the Niderfeld project is on the verge of becoming legally binding. This article provides an

956 valid signatures were enough in Zollikofen to put the rezoning of the Steinibachgrube to a public vote. This means that a housing project comprising around 140 flats will become a political litmus test for urban densification, the risk posed by contaminated sites and traffic

The greater Basel area is on the cusp of a boom in the construction of high-rise residential buildings, which will visibly transform the region within a decade. What was previously just three residential high-rises over 60 metres tall is set to become a dense network of new projects between the

Where vacant premises now dominate and shop windows are hidden behind masking tape, a vibrant urban neighbourhood is set to emerge by 2033. Baloise has given the go-ahead for four new buildings on the Dreispitz site in Dietikon. An 80-metre-high tower block will mark the start of this new chapter.

Sometimes, just a few extra words in a piece of legislation are enough to overturn the status quo. That’s exactly what’s happening now at Swiss Post, where a minor revision to the Postal Act could have a major impact. The very idea of having your own mailbox on your front doorstep is suddenly

Following the ‘yes’ vote at the ballot box, the development plan for the Metalli site in Zug has come through the public consultation period without any objections. This means that development of the site can now proceed. The next concrete step will be an architectural competition for the

On Lägernstrasse in Dietikon, postwar buildings that have long outlived their usefulness are being demolished. In their place, a new urban neighborhood is taking shape—one that not only provides housing but also showcases what urban densification can look like in the Limmat Valley. It features

A concrete building project has been proposed for the Gimenen municipal site in Zug for the first time. Plans include widening Gimenenstrasse and constructing a new bus turning loop. However, there is still no legal basis under planning law for the affordable housing development that has been under

Arrive, transfer, leave. For decades, the Dietikon train station was a place for people to pass through quickly. Now, SBB and the city are joining forces to tackle a project that’s long been overdue. A sprawling transit hub is being transformed into an urban gateway to the city, featuring a new

In Bern’s Viererfeld neighborhood, the cost of purchasing a cooperative apartment is rising significantly. Following the decision on June 1, 2026, the minimum equity contribution will rise to 2,000 francs, plus share certificates totaling approximately 40,000 francs, depending on the size of the

In San Bernardino, objections are delaying the next phase of the Acuforta site development process. The municipality of Mesocco must now review more than five but fewer than ten submissions before the building permit process for the hotel, spa, and apartments can

Dietikon is experiencing a remarkable construction boom. Three projects in the city center symbolize this new era: the historic Krone site, the Löwenzentrum, and the Florahof. All three are located in close proximity to one another, and all three are permanently changing the face of the