Considerable economic growth. Increasing quality of life
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
Zug uses OECD minimum tax for location promotion
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
Neue Bauvorschriften zur Lärmbelastung: Chancen für Immobilienentwicklung
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
Spatial planning, the measure of all things?
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
Bern is to get the greenest alley in Switzerland
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
Winterthur promotes five new Smart City projects
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
Transfer of ownership of the Schützengütli site for residential development takes place
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