In Lucerne, the new municipal right of first refusal for real estate is the subject of a legal dispute. Following the voters’ approval on June 14, 2026, an appeal has been filed with the cantonal court to determine whether the measure is permissible without a cantonal legal basis and whether the

After years of planning and multiple delays, things are finally taking shape. Construction of the Rüüssegg neighborhood—one of the largest residential development projects in northern Lucerne—will begin in the fall of 2026 at Seetalplatz in Emmen. By the end of 2029, 344 apartments and

A building permit has been granted for the new administration and security center in Kaltbach. The 139-million-franc project is thus moving closer to the start of construction in the fall of 2026, even though the decision is not yet

The canton of Lucerne plans to handle building permit applications entirely digitally and is investing approximately nine million francs over a period of ten years to do so. For building owners, planners, and municipalities, this will not only involve replacing the software but also overhauling the

In June 2026, asking prices for condominiums in Switzerland will rise by 0.7 percent, while prices for single-family homes will remain virtually flat, up 0.1 percent. This shift is particularly noticeable in Zurich and Central

Three municipalities in Nidwalden are at risk of missing the deadline for amending their zoning plans and regulations by January 1, 2027. The cantonal government therefore intends to extend the transition period until early 2030 so that building permit applications can continue to be processed on a

Same apartment, same square meters, completely different price. A housing cooperative in Lucerne is turning the traditional rental system on its head and rewarding large households instead of those with small budgets. The idea sounds simple, but it strikes a chord that’s resonating throughout the

By approving 1.36 million Swiss francs for Gersagstrasse, Emmen is directly linking transport infrastructure improvements with site development. The short section near Gersag railway station remains a bottleneck, yet it is also essential for providing access to the planned ‘Sonne’

Zephyr West marks the start of the final major construction phase of the industrial transformation at the company’s main site in Zug. The new headquarters brings together development, training and administration, and signals the transition from the vertical factory to the next phase of the tech

Following years of planning, work is now getting underway on an infrastructure project at the An der Aa site in Zug. The new base for the ZVB, the emergency services and the administration will also provide space for around 160 flats from 2031, 40 per cent of which will be affordable

A cantonal school for around 880 pupils is to be built near Rotkreuz railway station by 2031. The winning design by Gigon Guyer links the 200-million-franc new building with the ongoing development of the town centre and increases the planning pressure on the surrounding

In Buchrain, the next stage in the implementation of this intergenerational project is drawing nearer. Following approval of the development plan at the end of November 2025 and cantonal authorisation in January 2026, the planning application for the first phase is now due to be put out for public

The canton of Lucerne is basing its structural plan on a population of 560,000 by 2050. As current building zones, according to available data, will only last until around 2040, greater emphasis is being placed on densification, city centres and new opportunities for

Seetalplatz in Emmenbrücke is not only the site of the new administrative headquarters for the Canton of Lucerne. The 192-million-franc development will also bring 17 rental flats onto the market. This demonstrates how new public buildings in the Lucerne North area are increasingly incorporating

A sports and recreation center with approximately 5,000 square meters of usable space is to be built in Andermatt. Although the project has been postponed until 2032/33, it will fill a key gap in amenities between the village center, Andermatt Reuss, and year-round

How do you earn people’s trust? How do you recognize true motives? And what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from everyone else? On July 9, 2026, someone who knows all about it will provide the answers to these questions: Leo

Lucerne has made its decision—and it was a clear one. On June 14, 2026, the city’s residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of both housing proposals. A right of first refusal and a more active land policy are intended to increase the share of affordable housing more quickly. But policymakers

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The canton of Lucerne is buying a property from its own outsourced organization and paying almost five million francs more than necessary. A bidding process drove up the price, although in the end only one buyer was seriously considered anyway. The resulting debate could permanently change the

There is an important personnel change at the Zug Economic Development Agency. After more than thirteen years at the helm of the Business Contact Point, Beat Bachmann is retiring and handing over to Thomas Fuchs. The new head will be supported by Sandro Jörg and in future also by a trainee, with

Engelberg is reorganizing its village center. Between the train station and the monastery, a clear, tangible axis is to be created from a mixed carpet of streets. The development and design concept specifies how first floors, traffic and public spaces should interact so that the center does not

A new city center will soon be built where measuring devices used to roll off the production line. The LG site right next to Zug railroad station is one of the biggest urban development opportunities in Central Switzerland and one of the most controversial. The city council has given the green

For years, Zug was synonymous with low corporate taxes. Now the ranking is changing. Lucerne has lowered its rate again and moved to the top. This is more than just a fiscal side note. It is a signal in the increasingly fierce competition for companies, investments and

Inwil-based shopfitting and interior design specialist OBRIST interior has been honoured with this year's Prix SVC Zentralschweiz. The Axon Activ Group from Lucerne followed in second place and Schiltrac Fahrzeugbau GmbH from Buochs NW in third

Logis Suisse is building a residential development with around 270 apartments in Untere Spichermatt in Stans. Zurich architects Studio Sintzel and landscape architects Uniola AG are implementing the CHF 141 million

Lucerne is just in the top third of the cantons in terms of competitiveness. But far behind in terms of innovative strength. This is set to change. The cantonal government is applying to the cantonal council for a special loan of CHF 24 million for a new foundation to provide SMEs with targeted

Horw is systematically transforming the centre around the railway station. What has already been built to the west of the railway tracks is now getting its eastern counterpart. Nine new buildings, a 14-storey tower block in the centre and a bus station that will make everyday life easier for

Mitten in Emmenbrücke, direkt neben dem Bahnhof, liegt eine Wiese mit grossem Potenzial. Der Bebauungsplan Schützenmatt ist nun rechtskräftig , ohne eine einzige Einsprache. Was folgt, ist kein gewöhnliches Wohnbauprojekt, sondern ein urbanes Experiment mit

A plot of land, a bargain price, a state affair and today the duo behind it are sitting before the criminal court in Zug. Nine trial days have been scheduled. The verdict is expected in

With the "Insieme" project, the joint location of the health and social services and business, IT and technology education centers in Sursee will receive a new seven-storey building along the railroad line. The Lucerne cantonal government is thus strengthening a central educational location for