
Master plan for the Jenny site
The Jenny site in Ziegelbrücke is a model project for sustainable site development in the canton of Glarus. A holistic master plan combines historical identity with new use and positions the region's largest development area as a sustainable location for work, education, living and


Business location and living space Canton Glarus – A truly fabulous lifestyle
The canton of Glarus is the most industrialized canton in Switzerland. It has a high density of nationally and internationally important companies in the plastics, metal and food industries. In this interview, Glarus' Director of Economic Affairs Marianne Lienhard reveals more about the distinct

BeOne Medicines anchors itself in the Basel Area
By choosing Basel as its new headquarters, BeOne Medicines is sending out a strong signal. The region will become a global hub for oncological innovation. The decision underlines the international appeal of the Basel Area as a leading life sciences location and accelerates the growth of one of the

Foundation stone laid for cutting-edge biomedical research
A new center for biomedical research is currently being built at the University of Basel's Life Science Campus. The University of Basel wants to unite all units of its Department of Biomedicine in the new building. The Basel BioMed Symposium was also launched to mark the laying of the foundation

Geothermal energy in underground structures
A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has teamed up with Amberg Engineering to investigate the geothermal potential of subway stations and underground data centers. In the first case, the focus was on heat recovery, in the second on


Glarus – truly fabulous
"If you don't move with the times, you move with the times." This quote, which has long been a guiding principle in business, sums up what has always characterized the canton of Glarus: The courage to change. Whether with the Factory Act, the first AHV or the reform of municipal structures - Glarus

Study shows potential for renewable energy in Frauenfeld
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research and Frauenfeld's public utility company, Thurplus, have presented the city's energy prospects for 2050. The conclusion is that a net-zero solution with district heating and heating replacement would be


Bernese Oberland economy records successful 2024
Spiez BE - In its annual report, the Volkswirtschaft Berner Oberland association takes stock of the past year. It sees its role as a platform for exchange, development and location promotion further strengthened. There will be a change at the top at the Annual General Meeting on 8

Economic development as a bridge between municipalities and companies
The Lower Bünztal region has been given its own specialist office to promote the regional economy and the location. Wirtschaftsförderung Bünztal is intended to make better use of potential and develop the business location in a targeted
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

Innovation Park Ticino strategic project for the future
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

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

New companies strengthen life sciences in the Basel region
Not only Basel-Stadt, but also the cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Jura are increasingly attracting foreign companies from the life sciences. Three quarters of all relocations supported by the Basel Area Business & Innovation location promotion programme in 2024 come from this

St.Gallen freight station site underestimated development area
Rear station neighbourhoods are often regarded as unused spaces with unclear development potential. Yet they harbour valuable opportunities for urban transformation. In an interdisciplinary collaboration between ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen, students developed visionary concepts for

Canton of Zug strengthens its property portfolio
The Canton of Zug pursues a sustainable strategy for managing its property portfolio. The strategy emphasises maintenance, legal requirements and the careful use of resources. Future investments and strategic guidelines ensure the quality and stable value of the canton's property









