Across Switzerland, investment in new construction fell by 2.7 percent in 2024. In Ticino, this decline comes against the backdrop of an already tense situation. The vacancy rate fell from 2.08% to 1.92% in the space of a year, marking the first significant downward trend in years. What sounds like

Around 800 young adults leave Ticino for German-speaking or French-speaking Switzerland every year. Only half of them return. At the same time, the canton is investing more heavily in research and innovation than ever before. Whether this calculation works out will determine the economic future of

766 million Swiss francs, a 2.2-kilometre tunnel under Breganzona, travel times of seven minutes between Bioggio and the city center. The Rete Tram-Treno del Luganese is the largest transport project in southern Switzerland. At the same time, it is also an endurance test for the development

Between Bellinzona and Locarno, the Magadino Plain combines moorland, railroad lines, high-voltage power lines and agriculture in a very small area. In August 2025, the federal government and canton presented a coordinated infrastructure plan that shows how energy supply and landscape protection

Sixth place among 241 European regions in the innovation ranking, 60 million francs in funding by 2027 and a blockchain ecosystem that attracts international corporations. Ticino is building a new self-image as a business location. The real estate industry is observing this change with growing

trains rolled into the workshop here for 135 years. Researchers, entrepreneurs and families will soon be moving in. On the 120,000 square meter site of the former Officine FFS in Bellinzona, a new urban quarter is being created that combines housing, commerce, education and innovation. Porta del

The 108th immoTable Ticino in Savosa showed the extent to which the Ticino economic region is changing in the area of tension between energy, housing and investment. New energy concepts for real estate, the future of affordable housing and the question of how Ticino can become more attractive and

Since September 1, Norman Gobbi has been head of the Construction Division of Canton Ticino. In the interview he shows a clear vision. Sustainability, climate adaptation and close cooperation with municipalities will be the pillars of a new building culture in southern Switzerland. State Councillor

The SIA Master Prize for Architecture 2025 showcases a new generation that not only reflects on social, ecological and cultural issues, but also translates them into concrete spatial strategies. The award ceremony took place in southern Switzerland for the first time and the Università della

At the 106th edition of immoTable Ticino, the prospects and challenges of the cantonal real estate sector were

Starting signal for a project of the century in Ticino. Construction work on the new SBB plant in Arbedo-Castione will officially begin with the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony on September 5, 2025. Commissioning is planned for mid-2028. With an investment of CHF 755 million, SBB is sending a

The Magadino Plain in the canton of Ticino is a transportation hub, supply hub and unique natural landscape all in one. Around a third of the plain is protected as a moorland landscape of national importance. In order to reconcile the protection of this sensitive environment with future rail, road

The canton of Ticino will continue to be one of the most innovative regions in Europe in 2025. Thanks to strong research institutions, a high rate of innovation among SMEs and targeted cantonal funding, the region ranks among the leaders both in Europe and nationally, just behind

The Ticino electorate rejected the planned redesign of Locarno-Muralto railroad station by just 102 votes to one. Despite its regional importance and planned improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, the 16 million euro project failed due to opposition from local

The Innovation Park Ticino in Bellinzona is a forward-looking district that combines research, business and urban life. On the site of the former SBB workshops, a 120,000 square meter development area is being created to provide new impetus for the technological and economic development of the

Ernst Sutter AG's logistics centre in Ticino is operated entirely without fossil fuels. The meat industry company operates the facility in Bedano with electricity from solar and water energy. By dispensing with fossil fuels, the company is further expanding its commitment to

Griesser has fitted the Dorint Resort & Spa in Locarno/Riazzino with awnings. The architectural firm responsible, TIGESTIM, selected the Solozip and Soloscreen products from Griesser for their elegance, reliability and low

The cantons of Uri and Ticino will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the Lucendro power plant in future. Ticino will be responsible for technical operation and maintenance, while Uri will be responsible for commercial management. The agreement was reached thanks to federal

The west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been successfully repaired and the first trains will be running again from 19 August 2024 as part of trial operations. The full reopening of the world's longest railway tunnel is planned for 2 September

Energie 360° has put the largest charging park in the canton of Ticino into operation at the Serfontana shopping centre on the A2 near Chiasso. With 18 new fast-charging points offering an output of up to 400 kilowatts, electromobility is being further promoted in Ticino.

Tensol Rail SA has commissioned a photovoltaic system with 3082.18 kilowatt peak. The system was installed by the Swiss company Helion and is one of the largest projects in the region. The electricity generated is used for internal

The Ticino-based solar solutions company IngEne has joined the Swiss Solar Group. This enables the provision of sustainable energy throughout

The company Energy Vault from Lugano and the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) from Chicago are collaborating to integrate gravity energy storage systems into building design. This technology enables faster carbon amortization during the construction and operation of

The imminent laying of the foundation stone for the new swimming centre at the Centro Sportivo Tenero marks the start of an important chapter for Swiss swimming. The project, supported by the Federal Office of Sport and the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics, promises state-of-the-art

Die Abteilung Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) von Wincasa expandiert und schafft mit dem Hub Romandie in Signy (VD) den zweiten kombinierten CMSM-Standort der Schweiz: Drei Center und zwei Areale in der Westschweiz werden im Hub vereint. Anfang Mai 2022 wurde mit dem Centro Lugano Sud

Die Fachhochschule der Südschweiz (SUPSI) hat ihr neues Kompetenzzentrum für Klimawandel vorgestellt. Dort werden rund 50 Forschende an Themen rund um den Klimawandel arbeiten. Dabei kooperieren sie mit verschiedenen

Artisa Group hat einen Bauantrag für die Sanierung und Restaurierung des Grand-Hotel von Locarno eingereicht. Das Konzept sieht eine Erweiterung um ein SPA- und Wellness-Zentrum vor. Die historische Substanz soll erhalten bleiben.

Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hat Beschwerden bezüglich der geplanten SBB-Werkstätte in Arbedo-Castione für unzulässig erklärt. Damit kann die Umsetzung des Projekts fortgesetzt werden. Für das Werk sind Investition in der Höhe von 580 Millionen Franken

Die HRS Real Estate AG hat den Residenza Step Tower an die Bauherrschaft CS Asset Management (Schweiz) AG übergeben. Das Projekt umfasst zwei Gebäude mit 44 Wohnungen, einer Lidl-Filiale sowie Büros und Lagerräume. Beide Türme erfüllen die Standards Minergie und Greenproperty.

Riqualifica del centro di Balerna