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  • Green open space on the Papierwerd site in Zurich

    Green open space on the Papierwerd site in Zurich

    A versatile open space has been created on the small square between the Globus Provisorium and the Mühlesteg. This green space invites you to linger with various seating elements and a view of the Limmat. New trees provide shade and pleasant places to sit on sunny days. For this new open space, existing car parks on the forecourt of the Globus Provisorium were removed, the ground unsealed and an innovative green concept established. Temporarily placed trees in so-called “airpots” already provide shade and cooling today and can also be replanted later, which makes the new greenery doubly useful.

    Development direction and further measures
    This milestone is part of the development direction adopted by the city council for the Papierwerd site (STRB No. 2722/2023). The development direction is based on the “Forum Papierwerd” strategy process and dialogue procedure. The desire for open space was set out in the eleven key statements for the Papierwerd site.

    Further immediate measures are planned for 2025. At the same time, as part of the ongoing in-depth phase, the structural clarifications regarding the Globus provisional building will be further advanced, the handling of the conservation value and water protection will be discussed and a rough utilisation and operating concept will be developed.

    Integration into the HB/Central masterplan
    The development of the Papierwerd site is being closely coordinated with the overarching “HB/Central masterplan” and will be incorporated into it. Consistent findings from both plans, such as the expansion of the open space, the improvement of the quality of stay, access to the Limmat and heat reduction, will be pursued further. With the masterplan, the City of Zurich is developing a vision for the future of the HB/Central area with a time horizon up to 2050 for transport and urban planning in this area. Interested parties are invited to visit the Papierwerd site in person and discover the qualities of the newly created place to stay in the heart of the city. Further information on the history and development of the site can be found on site or on the city’s project website.

  • Canton of Bern favours solar energy along its roads

    Canton of Bern favours solar energy along its roads

    Two consortia from the cantons of Zurich and Basel were selected from among the applicants, which impressed with their expertise and innovative approaches. The awarding of the projects to the consortium of Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ), Helion AG and mha gmbh as well as the consortium of Industrielle Werke Basel (IWB) and TNC Consulting AG (TNC) marks a decisive step towards promoting renewable energies in the region.

    In particular, the initiative of the EKZ-Helion-mha consortium to erect large-scale solar carports at cantonal motorway service stations represents a double innovation.

    In addition to producing clean energy, these carports help to reduce the use of air conditioning by providing shade. With a planned capacity of almost 8.5 megawatts, they are aiming to realise ten photovoltaic systems and are also exploring the possibility of installing solar panels on noise barriers, retaining walls and a bridge.

    The IWB-TNC consortium is focussing on the installation of almost 1.8 megawatts of photovoltaic systems in the Bernese Oberland region, distributed across various structures such as retaining walls and bridges. The feasibility of these projects is ensured by comprehensive studies.

    The first planning steps for these pioneering solar installations will begin in April 2024, underlining the canton’s commitment to the national Energy Strategy 2050 and to achieving the net-zero target by 2040. This selection process emphasises the Canton of Bern’s desire to take a leading role in the implementation of energy solutions and at the same time promotes the participation of local stakeholders in the energy transition.