Aargau is looking for housing beyond the major investors
In Aargau, an unusual measure to tackle the housing shortage is being rolled out. Local authorities are to actively encourage smaller developers to get involved in projects, as the market…
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Neuenhof relaxes density restrictions for 200 flats
A new neighbourhood comprising around 200 flats could well be built on the outskirts of Neuenhof. Following some opposition, the local council has now approved a higher density of 220…
Zeiningen Opens the Gate to the Salt Field
In Zeiningen, the cantonal land-use plan for the Nordfeld salt mining area has been available for public review since August 18, 2026. Those affected have until September 16 to file…
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Safenwil Creates Room for Growth
In Safenwil, every available classroom is becoming a scarce resource. Today, a home economics room serves as a classroom, and music lessons are spread across several school buildings. The new…
Bruggerberg removes 27 flats from the waiting list
At Baslerstrasse 36 in Brugg, a housing project that has been delayed for years has taken a decisive step forward. The planning permission for three blocks of flats comprising 27…
Aargau Cannot Stop Higher Assessed Rental Values
In Aargau, the increase in imputed rental values remains in effect. An external legal opinion supports the cantonal government’s position and rules out a freeze or a retroactive adjustment. For…
The “imputed rental value” trick that failed in court
Higher tax bills, delayed decisions, political squabbles. With the largest revaluation of its real estate since 1998, the canton of Aargau has stirred up a hornet’s nest. An external expert…
The City That Blocks Itself
One of Switzerland’s most renowned urban planners is turning her attention to her own hometown. Sibylle Wälty of ETH Zurich accuses Baden of being far too cautious in its construction…
From the factory site to the moated castle address
At Limmatspitz in Gebenstorf, the former BAG industrial site is being transformed into a new neighborhood featuring approximately 200 apartments, commercial spaces, and a canal promenade. Up to 150 million…
Umwelt Arena presents new exhibition on micro-apartments
Die Umwelt Arena Schweiz lädt in eine neue Dauerausstellung über eine Mikrowohnung mit 50 Quadratmetern ein. Eine Musterwohnung zeigt, wie ohne Komfortverlust Platz für eine Familie mit bis zu vier…
New alliance for international location marketing
The canton of Aargau wants to rejoin the Greater Zurich Area (GZA) location marketing organisation. For the first six years of renewed membership, the cantonal government is requesting CHF 8.5…
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Zurich and Aargau plan mobile network
Together with regional planning associations, the cantons of Zurich and Aargau have started work on a regional overall transport concept (rGVK) for the Limmat Valley. The aim is to achieve…
Pioneering project: Greenhouse solar system utilises light twice
Eine auf Filtertechnologie basierte Solaranlage von Voltiris ist auf einem Gewächshaus der Meier Gemüse AG installiert worden. Die rund ein Hektar grosse Anlage ermöglicht die Stromerzeugung ohne Einbussen beim landwirtschaftlichen…
New innovation centre for thermal coating solutions
Oerlikon is investing 40 million Swiss francs in an innovation and production campus in the canton of Aargau specialising in thermal spraying processes and coating solutions. In doing so, Oerlikon…
Bergdietikon grants building permit for retirement and care centre
Bergdietikon hat der Oase Gruppe die Genehmigung für den Bau eines Seniorenzentrums im Gebiet Hintermatt erteilt. Das neue Alters- und Pflegeheim soll ab dem 4. Quartal 2027 in Betrieb gehen.
Expansion of the district heating network in Ober- and Unterentfelden
Eniwa starts construction of a heating network in Entfelden. Planning permission has been granted for the first stage. The first households are to be supplied with district heating from 2026.…
Advanced logistics solution: opening of the new centre in Möhlin
Rhenus Logistics AG is opening its Swiss logistics centre in Möhlin in January 2025. Around 80 employees will be supported there by 30 robots and seven RoboShuttles. The photovoltaic system…
Strong property market in Aargau shows high prices and low vacancy rates
Prices for residential property and asking rents in the canton of Aargau have risen by 4.6 and 4.7 per cent respectively year-on-year. This is shown by a current barometer from…