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Grenchen is doing away with paper-based procedures for planning applications

Grenchen will switch to the eBauSO system for planning applications from 1 September 2026. For developers and planners, submissions will therefore only be accepted digitally from then on, whilst objections…

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The Gateway Spreitenbach is taking shape

Something that once seemed unthinkable is currently taking place at Kreuzäcker in Spreitenbach. On a site that was blocked for years by planning restrictions, a commercial building is now rising.…

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A Parking Space Becomes a Political Issue

An electric car spends most of its time parked. That’s exactly when it should be able to charge—at home or at work. But for many renters and condominium owners, this…

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Districts / AreasPlanning / DevelopmentResidentialZurich

High up or closer to the action

Zurich is debating building regulations. The discussion centers on housing, open spaces, the character of neighborhoods, and the question of what a growing city should look like. On September 27,…

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37 degrees outside, 25 inside—no trick

The summer heat takes its toll on roofs, facades, and workplaces. Indoors, people find it harder to concentrate, energy consumption rises, and the desire for air conditioning grows. But buildings…

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Geneva’s environmental labels are losing their impact on building sites

In Geneva, new neighbourhoods and buildings are increasingly being awarded green certifications. Yet it is precisely at the stage where materials are used and emissions are generated that oversight remains…

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New constructionPlanning / DevelopmentResidentialZurich

Altstetten to gain 65 flats by 2029

At Badenerstrasse 501 to 505 in Zurich Altstetten, the way is now clear for a new replacement development. Sixty-five rental flats and commercial premises are to be built on the…

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Niderfeld Dietikon: an urban development project set to go ahead

Mit dem Niderfeld entwickelt Dietikon auf rund 40 Hektar eines der grössten zusammenhängenden Entwicklungsgebiete im Limmattal. Nach einem jahrzehntelangen Planungsprozess steht das Niderfeld kurz vor der Rechtskraft. Der Beitrag gibt…

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The heat is causing a shift in priorities when buying a house

Temperatures of 39 degrees in German-speaking Switzerland and tropical nights in the cities are shifting the focus when it comes to home ownership. Prospective buyers are paying closer attention to…

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