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Davos puts a stop to the WEF construction boom for the first time

Davos is imposing strict limits ahead of the 2027 WEF. Of the 190 applications submitted for temporary structures, changes of use and advertising hoardings, only 125 fall within the new…

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Chur Struggles to Secure Funding for Affordable Housing

On November 29, 2026, Chur will vote on two proposals for more affordable housing. The initiative aims to have one-third of all newly built residential space available at cost-based rent,…

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Eastern SwitzerlandEspace MittellandSustainabilityZurich

Clean air is becoming a key factor in choosing a location

Microplastics do not simply remain on the roadside or in water bodies. The wind carries the finest particles through the atmosphere and disperses them across the whole of Switzerland. A…

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New constructionPlanning / DevelopmentResidentialEastern Switzerland

Wittenbach is making significant progress in the rental housing sector

In Wittenbach, the Widenbach project and the Bächipark site are set to create almost 130 new rental flats. The largest part of this comprises 62 units, which are due to…

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MobilityPlanning / DevelopmentSustainabilityEastern Switzerland

Frauenfeld’s structural plan is coming under pressure even before it has been approved

56 submissions received during the public consultation process have forced Frauenfeld into the next stage of the revision of the structural plan. The cantonal preliminary review is also expected by…

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ConstructionPlanning / DevelopmentpropTechEastern Switzerland

Thurgau uploads planning applications to the portal

In Thurgau, the building permit process is set to go digital. To this end, the cantonal government is putting forward amendments to the law and regulations for consultation until 11…

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Districts / AreasPlanning / DevelopmentEastern SwitzerlandSustainability

St Gallen sparks a planning dispute across the whole city

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,…

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Eastern SwitzerlandRatings & Market AnalysesResidential

Innerrhoden pays the highest housing allowance

According to a recent analysis by Wüest Partner, Appenzell Innerrhoden tops the list of Swiss cantons with the highest risk of overvaluation for detached houses. Prices there are around 16…

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