Basel is lowering a ramp into the water
Construction has begun at the Dreispitz, transforming disused railway infrastructure into a 170-metre-long natural swimming pool. The ‘Gleispool’ is costing 8.8 million Swiss francs, is due to open in summer…
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The Limmattal sets the standard for living in Zurich
Anyone looking for a flat in Zurich soon realises there’s too little supply, prices are too high, and there’s too much frustration. A few kilometres down the Limmat in Spreitenbach,…
Healthcare property shares are proving almost impossible to sell
Just under half of the over-allotment option was exercised following the healthcare property specialist’s stock market debut. Whilst this increases the free float to 28.8 per cent and the placement…
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Frauenfeld is turning the town centre upside down
Six sections of road in Frauenfeld town centre are to be put out for public consultation. The framework grant of 11.3 million Swiss francs, approved in 2022, remains in place,…
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…
PropTech comes crashing down to earth
The major disruption has yet to materialise. According to the latest industry observations, it is not so much the loudest promises of growth that are gaining ground in the PropTech…
Bern’s housing market remains extremely tight
Even 351 vacant flats in Bern are still not enough to provide even a minimal buffer. As at 1 June 2026, the vacancy rate remained at 0.44 per cent, even…
Baden Puts 20 Apartments on Hold Due to a Late Application for Protection
On the Demuth site in Baden’s Oberstadt district, a housing project by the municipal housing foundation has suddenly been put on hold. The city council has applied to the canton…
Bern Cuts Electricity Costs and Tests New Load Management Measures
For households on BKW’s basic service plan, electricity will become even more affordable in 2027. According to the company, for an annual consumption of 4,500 kilowatt-hours, the bill will decrease…
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…
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…
From a Transportation Hub to a Riverfront Neighborhood
For a long time, Rüüssegg was little more than a promise on paper. Now, construction is getting underway at Seetalplatz. By the end of 2029, a neighborhood featuring 344 apartments,…
Who holds the knowledge within the company?
Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday work life. It summarizes documents, answers inquiries, and streamlines processes. The more useful AI becomes, the more important the question becomes: Who retains…
Steinenvorstadt risks failing to gain listed status
In Basel’s Steinenvorstadt district, the demolition of an entire row of houses has suddenly ceased to be merely a matter of urban development. Four historic buildings have been listed on…
The area around Bischofszell railway station is becoming more densely built-up
At Bischofszell railway station, the former hemp factory site is to be redeveloped with two new buildings and an extension to an existing building. The plans include 38 rental flats…
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…
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…