1. Oktober 2025|
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|2 months agoUrban Densification Could House 2 Million More Swiss Residents
Think tank study reveals 30% of urban areas could be developed to address housing shortage without expanding building zones
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- Swiss think tank Urbanistica proposes densifying 30% of urban areas to address housing shortage
- The plan could create housing for approximately 2 million additional residents
- The proposal focuses on development within existing built-up areas rather than expanding building zones
- 8% of existing built-up areas would see substantial densification, while 22% would experience moderate densification
By The Numbers
30%
Proposed urban area densification
2 million
Additional housing capacity
70%
Urban space preservation
1%
Current housing vacancy rate
They Said
"The idea is to build homes within the existing built-up area, rather than creating new building zones"
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Revolutionary Urban Densification Plan
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Study Findings and Potential Impact
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Implementation Strategy
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Regional Focus and Opportunities
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