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Housing construction is stalling amid a maze of bureaucratic procedures

The federal government is working on faster procedures, a stricter approach to objections, and a greater emphasis on infill development. However, as of June 22, 2026, its ability to influence…

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Charging Regulations Put Residential Buildings Under Pressure to Renovate

The Federal Council wants to grant tenants and condominium owners in residential buildings the right to have the basic infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations installed. For owners and property…

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Districts / AreasNew constructionPlanning / DevelopmentResidentialZurich

Seebach Gains Space for Affordable Housing

On the Gauss-Stierli site in Zurich-Seebach, one of the neighborhood’s last industrial brownfields could be transformed into a mixed-use cooperative project featuring 175 to 225 affordable apartments. However, it is…

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Wädenswil is building a senior living facility on the MEWA site

With the start of construction on the municipal lot within the MEWA site, Wädenswil is sending a clear message about its housing policy: 26 age-appropriate rental apartments are being built…

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Residential and commercial development revitalises the centre of Oberdorf

Halter AG has handed over the modern ZenO residential complex in the centre of Oberdorf to its residents. The complex comprises 50 new flats as well as commercial premises. The…

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Planning / DevelopmentRefurbishmentResidentialZurich

Zurich says no to strict housing regulations, but yes to the need for action

On voting Sunday, the Canton of Zurich sent a clear message regarding housing policy. All three cantonal housing initiatives were rejected: the Homeownership Initiative, the Housing Initiative, and the Housing…

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Preliminary project for Thun railway station district is launched

As part of the public consultation process, around 80 submissions were received from interested parties regarding the municipal area development plan for the Thun railway station district. The preliminary project…

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More space for retail, practice and living

The Bälliz Pharmacy and Drugstore in Thun, a building over 100 years old, has undergone the most extensive refurbishment in its history. It has been completely renovated, with new practice…

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From the factory site to the moated castle address

At Limmatspitz in Gebenstorf, the former BAG industrial site is being transformed into a new neighborhood featuring approximately 200 apartments, commercial spaces, and a canal promenade. Up to 150 million…

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A neighbourhood caught between the countryside and urban development continues to grow

Halter AG is launching the final phase of construction for the Waldstadt Pantli development. Once this phase is complete, a total of 276 flats – comprising 186 owner-occupied flats and…

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New constructionPlanning / DevelopmentResidentialSustainability

New retirement centre combines living, care and socialising

With the Wohnen am Stadtpark project, a new retirement centre with 60 retirement flats and 28 care beds is being built in Schlieren. Maneth stiefel ag is responsible for the…

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Planning / DevelopmentRatings & Market AnalysesResidential

Study sees regulation as a barrier to suitable housing

According to Fürschi Züri, ensuring that housing in Zurich remains affordable and of high quality requires the development of residential areas in line with demand and a significant increase in…

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