Urban 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

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

30%

Proposed urban area densification

2 million

Additional housing capacity

70%

Urban space preservation

Current housing vacancy rate

"The idea is to build homes within the existing built-up area, rather than creating new building zones"
— Urbanistica

Revolutionary Urban Densification Plan

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