Basel is moving towards vertical living
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…
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What’s really planned for the Dreispitz
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…
The mailbox makes the rounds through the neighborhood
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…
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Zoning plan paves the way for site development at the station
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…
Eight buildings, one square, and a city on the rise
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…
Zug is first expanding the infrastructure in Gimenen
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,…
Dietikon Is Reinventing Its Downtown
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…
Viererfeld Raises the Bar for Cooperative Housing
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,…
San Bernardino is reviewing objections to Acuforta
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…
Webermühle Plans to Increase Density to Accommodate 1,000 Residents
A new residential neighborhood for about 1,000 people is set to be built on the peninsula in Neuenhof starting in 2030. However, the project in Webermühle is contingent on a…
Bern Approves Renovation at Bärenplatz
The redevelopment of Bärenplatz and Waisenhausplatz in Bern has cleared its next hurdle. The Bern-Mittelland District Office has granted the building permit and rejected an objection. This brings the start…
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Arbon Lake Project Remains Stalled for Now
On the shores of Lake Arbon, the development of the former Metropol site continues to face delays. The design plan for the two 43-meter-tall Riva Towers will still not be…
The Limmat Valley Is Building Its Future
Six years of dialogue, two white papers, an architectural competition featuring six teams—and now the design plan is on the table. The Limmattal Energy Center (LEZ) is no longer just…
Isleren Takes a Step Forward in Rudolfstetten
In Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg, the public participation process for the development plan for the Isleren area has been completed. The plan calls for 17 apartment buildings with approximately 300 units for about…
Seetalplatz Gets the Green Light for Metropool
At Seetalplatz in Emmenbrücke, the first phase of the Metropool project is set to begin after years of delays. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026; the…
The City in the Village
For a long time, Urdorf was considered a quiet suburban community in the Limmat Valley. But anyone walking through the Nordquartier today can immediately sense that something is changing here.…
Subingen Can Redevelop Its Village Center
Nach dem Beschwerdeentscheid des Solothurner Regierungsrats ist die Gesamtrevision der Ortsplanung in Subingen rechtskräftig. Damit endet ein mehr als zehnjähriges Verfahren und die Gemeinde kann Vorhaben zur Innenentwicklung und zur…
Emmen Will Implement Rüüssegg Starting This Fall
After years of planning and multiple delays, things are finally taking shape. Construction of the Rüüssegg neighborhood—one of the largest residential development projects in northern Lucerne—will begin in the fall…