Federal government selects five reserve power plants
The Federal Council will conclude contracts with service providers for the operation of five reserve power plants. With a total capacity of 583 megawatts, they will guarantee security of supply…
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Electricity agreement with the EU triggers opening of the electricity market
The planned electricity agreement with the EU will also lead to an opening of the electricity market for consumers. In future, they will be free to choose their supplier or…
Smart City Aarau Strategy 2034
Aarau City Council has adopted the new Smart City strategy. From 2026, Aarau will focus on five guiding approaches. From needs-orientated project development to the climate-friendly use of technology. The…
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The revised Spatial Concept for Switzerland fails to fulfil its objective of providing a forward-looking model for spatial development up to 2050. It remains vague on key issues, ignores real…
MFO-West becomes an urban neighbourhood
With the acquisition and strategic reorientation of the MFO West site in Neu-Oerlikon, the city of Zurich is transforming a former industrial site into a forward-looking neighbourhood. The plans include…
Business opportunities in the Uri valley floor
Uri is tackling a generational project with the Urner Talboden development centre around the cantonal railway station in Altdorf. The Werkmatt area forms the central piece of the puzzle. With…
Innovation campus in the heart of the Engadin
In the middle of the impressive Engadine landscape, the InnHub La Punt is a unique innovation centre that combines tradition and progress. The project, designed by star architect Norman Foster,…
New start-up centre promotes entrepreneurship in Uzwil
Uze AG is developing the Uzwil grinding plant on the Bühler site into its second startup space together with the IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen. After the one in Schlieren, this…
LG site becomes an urban neighbourhood
A modern, vibrant neighbourhood with new living spaces and workplaces is being created on the former Landis & Gyr site, which will shape the city's identity and focus on social…
Photovoltaic system wins sustainability award
Solnow AG received the Sustainability Award in the Innovation category at MUMA 2025 in Andeer. The young company from Zillis-Reischen offers a solar roof instead of tiles or other roof…
Large-scale decarbonisation through district heating expansion in Zurich
The city of Zurich wants to achieve its net-zero target by 2040. To achieve this, the city council is pushing for the expansion of district heating under the umbrella of…
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Development plans are being revised and expanded in Hünenberg
The urban planner OSRI is supporting the municipality of Hünenberg in the implementation of two development plans. In addition to the implementation of the municipality's development plans, a local protection…
Campus in Biel/Bienne celebrates laying of foundation stone
Construction work on the Biel/Bienne campus began with the laying of the foundation stone on 6 May. the new education and research centre of the Bern University of Applied Sciences…
Preliminary project cantonal school Ausserschwyz in Nuolen
The cantonal school in Ausserschwyz, located in the centre of Nuolen, will undergo an impressive transformation as a result of the preliminary project. The historic buildings will be renovated and…
Historic site becomes new cultural and educational centre
The Kammgarn area in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated and further developed by 2026 to create a modern, cultural and educational district. The renovation of the west wing, the construction…
Schwamendingen gets its Ueberlandpark
The Schwamendingen motorway enclosure and the new overland park mark a milestone in urban development. The successful covering of the motorway has succeeded in banishing noise, creating green space and…
How Lucerne is actively designing new workspaces
How can municipalities strategically develop business-friendly areas? The third "Location and business development in municipalities" forum in Lucerne presented practical approaches, tools and examples of best practice. Around 60 participants…
Quality label strengthens ceramics industry with 121 Platinium certifications
CERUNIQ has certified 121 companies in the ceramics industry with the Platinium quality label. The industry association's label stands for the high quality and professionalism of the companies' work. Nine…