
Grenchen is doing away with paper-based procedures for planning applications
Grenchen will switch to the eBauSO system for planning applications from 1 September 2026. For developers and planners, submissions will therefore only be accepted digitally from then on, whilst objections and appeals in the canton of Solothurn will, for the time being, continue to be submitted on

Grenchen is set to gain 28 flats and a new bank branch
Construction of a mixed-use residential and commercial building is set to begin in early August on the site of the former EPA car park in Grenchen. The plans include a new bank branch on the ground floor, 28 rental flats on the upper floors, and occupancy is expected around two years after

Subingen Can Redevelop Its Village Center
Following the Solothurn Cantonal Council’s decision on the appeal, the comprehensive revision of Subingen’s local land-use plan is now legally binding. This brings an end to a process that has lasted more than ten years, and the municipality can once again proceed with plans for infill

Solothurn Relies on Building Rights for Vacant Properties
The canton of Solothurn plans to increasingly transfer real estate that is not essential to its operations under building lease agreements. In doing so, it shifts renovation risks to third parties, while retaining ownership of the land and securing ongoing income from building lease



Discussion about security of supply and dependence on nuclear power
The Gösgen nuclear power plant is expected to remain shut down until the end of February 2026. The ongoing modernization of the water supply system requires additional measures and evidence. The shareholders Alpiq, Axpo, the City of Zurich, CKW and ewb will lose CHF 500

Monument protection and technology in harmony
STRABAG AG is supporting the renovation of the Landhaus Solothurn. In addition to renewing the building services, the renovation plan includes a sustainable heat pump system. The location between the old town and the River Aare places high demands on logistics and the handling of the historic

Automated production for sustainable energy use
Libattion has opened a new upcycling plant for batteries in Biberist. According to Libattion, this is the largest facility of its kind in Europe. The Opfikon-based company manufactures modular stationary energy storage systems from used batteries from electric


Building cooperatives should act more confidently
At the 13th delegates' meeting of Wohnen Schweiz on June 20 in Solothurn, association president Daniel Burri emphasized the need for cooperative housing. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin praised the non-profit developers and called for concrete measures to create affordable


Future Perfect launches project for circular construction
The Future Perfect association, together with various professional associations and an educational publisher, is launching a project to integrate circular building into vocational training. The goal is to teach skills for the reuse and recycling of building


New branch manager in Solothurn
The PRIVERA branch in Solothurn will be managed by Matthias Räber from August 1st, 2022. Mr. Räber is a real estate manager with a Swiss Federal Diploma. Specialist certificate and has been supporting PRIVERA since October 2021 as a senior manager. He previously worked as head of property

Plans for the Attisholz area are issued
Die in einem Wettbewerbsverfahren über die Freiräume und den Städtebau im Projekt Attisholz-Areal in Riedholz vorgelegten Pläne werden der Bevölkerung vorgestellt. Die Ausstellung über das Vorhaben mit Beteiligung der Halter AG beginnt am Donnerstag und geht bis 2. Juni.













