The OECD minimum taxation puts Switzerland's location policy to the test. The canton of Lucerne is particularly affected. In order to prevent the impending loss of companies, jobs and investments, the Lucerne government is planning a targeted strengthening of the economic and living environment

With its smart city strategy, Zug is positioning itself as a future-orientated and liveable location. Through digitalisation, smart technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, the city aims to actively shape structural change and ensure a high quality of life for its

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

With over 70,000 square metres of rental space, THE VERSE will be the largest project of its kind in Munich's city centre. Thanks to optimised plans by Herzog & de Meuron, a forward-looking quarter is being created that combines ecology, quality of life and urban

The UBS Residential Attractiveness Indicator 2024 assesses 13 Swiss regions in terms of their quality of life. According to the report, cities such as Aarau, Lucerne and Solothurn offer ideal conditions for families. Factors such as infrastructure and housing costs play a decisive

The canton of Zurich shows that economic growth and an increasing quality of life are compatible with a decreasing environmental impact. The latest economic monitoring report from the Office of Economic Affairs illustrates this successful balance and presents a thought experiment on the

The canton of Zug, an internationally recognised business location, is facing up to the challenges of the global minimum tax introduced by the OECD. Through targeted investments in social projects and sustainable innovations, the canton plans to offset potential disadvantages and ensure its

Der Nationalrat hat sich für eine ausgewogene Lösung zwischen innerer Verdichtung und Lärmschutz bei der Schaffung neuer Wohnungen in lärmbelasteten Gebieten ausgesprochen. Diese Änderungen im Umweltschutzgesetz eröffnen Möglichkeiten für Immobilienentwickler, ohne die Anforderungen an den

L'ancien site Rigips de Heimberg se transforme en un quartier dynamique. Le projet "Louelipark" est le symbole d'un développement communal tourné vers l'avenir, où l'habitat, le commerce et les espaces publics se côtoient

For about 45 years, spatial planning has had the goal, laid down in the Spatial Planning Act (RPG, see box), of harmonising the economic, ecological and social goals of our country through appropriate planning instruments. However, while the population in Switzerland is growing and land reserves

The University of Bern, together with business partners and residents, is tackling the greening of the Postgasse in Bern. Data on the influence of greening on microclimate, biodiversity and quality of life will be collected in what will then be Switzerland's greenest

This year, the City of Winterthur is supporting five innovative projects in favour of sustainable development and quality of life in the city. One of them addresses the question of whether Winterthur should acquire land in the Metaverse. Another optimises connections in public

At the beginning of March 2023, the Schützengütli site in Bischofszell (TG) was transferred to Halter AG in St. Gallen. In a two-stage study contract, the new owner intends to achieve a high-quality site development that offers future residents maximum living and quality of life and fits in

Mit der Sanierung der Gebäude und einem Neubau will die Genossenschaft Alterssiedlung Biberist die Lebensqualität der Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner verbessern.