
FORUM UZH Centre for Education and Research
The FORUM UZH will have a lasting impact on the University of Zurich and the university area. As UZH's largest single construction project, it will be a state-of-the-art education and research centre with space for around 6,000 people. The building brings together various faculties, creates space


Airport tests water reservoir under glacial channel
Zurich Airport is starting the construction of a second test well in an ice age channel under the site. It is to be used as a heat and cold reservoir to cover the heating and cooling requirements of the airport building. A first test well has delivered positive
The future of location promotion in the canton of Zurich
Samuel Mösle has headed the Canton of Zurich's location promotion department together with Markus Müller since January 2024. In this interview, he talks about location development, innovation promotion and the challenges of expensive housing. He also explains how digitalization and AI should

The 104th immoTable focuses on energy, location attractiveness and innovation
The 104th immoTable brought together decision-makers from business, politics and the real estate industry at the Bananenreiferei in Zurich. The focus was on future-oriented impulses for location development, new energy concepts and the influence of digital technologies on the economy and real

Zurich as a business location – fit for the future?
Zurich is one of the most innovative economic regions in Europe. But how can the location remain competitive? Dr. Fabian Streiff, Head of the Office of Economic Affairs since January 2024, talks in an interview about innovative strength, skilled workers, tax conditions and untapped potential in

Daniel Leupi on Zurich’s housing policy
Zurich is growing and with this growth comes an increasing demand for affordable housing. Chief Financial Officer Daniel Leupi talks about the progress made in the city's housing policy, the pressure on the real estate market and the instruments with which the city of Zurich aims to maintain the


Zurich plans next-generation mobility
With an investment volume of around CHF 1.2 billion and almost 350 measures, the canton of Zurich is sending a strong signal for the future. The fifth-generation agglomeration programmes are intended to strengthen mobility, improve quality of life and better coordinate the development of

3D data platform optimizes transport and infrastructure projects
iNovitas and Geoinfra Ingenieure have created a digital twin of the road network in the Zurich Oberland. They are making around 800 kilometers of roads available in a high-resolution 3D data platform. Interested planners and decision-makers can license the



Lake Zurich heats properties in the Riesbach neighbourhood
Energie 360° has put the Tiefenbrunnen energy network into operation. In the first stage, 80 properties in the Riesbach neighbourhood of Zurich will be heated using water from Lake Zurich. This figure is set to rise to around 400 properties in the final

Winterthur invests in six smart city projects for 2025
How can artificial intelligence make cultural events more accessible? What solutions help to mitigate extreme heat in the city? And how can libraries be used outside of regular opening hours? These and other questions are the focus of six innovative projects that Winterthur 2025 is funding with the

Private investors drive innovation in Zurich
Private equity and venture capital companies, family offices and foundations play a central role in the financing of start-ups in the canton of Zurich. A new study shows that private equity investors make a decisive contribution to the region's innovative strength. Nevertheless, growth financing


Zurich’s economy faces major challenges
The canton of Zurich, like Switzerland as a whole, is facing profound demographic changes. The decline in the proportion of the working population and increasing ageing pose considerable challenges for the labour market and the economy. A new study shows that even a high level of immigration can

Smart City Winterthur 2030
Winterthur City Council has adopted the Smart City Winterthur 2030 strategy. With a focus on innovation, needs-orientation and co-creation, the city aims to further expand its position as a leading smart city in Switzerland. Two central programmes are to drive implementation


Schlieren to shut down gas network from 2030
The city of Schlieren has decided to shut down the gas grid in stages by 2040 in order to achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The first areas are to be taken off the grid as early as 2030. Advisory services support owners in switching to climate-neutral heating









