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Bern's city administration is engaging residents, including children, to plan the future of the Allmend areas. These vital green spaces face pressure from development and diverse interests.
Bern City Council proposes new rules for tour buses, including mandatory online parking reservations outside the city center and designated drop-off points, aiming to reduce congestion and improve vis
Bern's Museum Quarter is launching an urban planning study to create a cohesive cultural space, connecting major museums around Helvetiaplatz. The initiative involves the City, Canton, and Burgergemei
Bern is accelerating upgrades to Schützenmatte public space, adding trees, new lighting, and modular structures. This move responds to delays in the railway station expansion, aiming to improve qualit
Bern city authorities have decided against a major reconstruction of Thunstrasse, opting instead for targeted measures to improve traffic flow and safety for pedestrians and cyclists between Helvetiap
Bern residents will vote on November 30 on plans to transform the Gaswerk site into a new quarter with 500 affordable homes, green spaces, and commercial areas. The project aims to address housing sho
Bern's Administrative Court has dismissed an appeal against removing parking spaces in the Lorraine district, allowing a new shared space zone to proceed. Residents and businesses argued against the p
An ETH Zurich report has labeled the Bern-East Bypass tunnel a low priority, sparking opposition from local governments who see it as vital for urban repair.
Münchenbuchsee's center is set for a major overhaul, introducing a 30 km/h speed limit, more trees, and fewer parking spaces. The 7.5 million CHF project aims to improve traffic flow and aesthetics, b
ETH researcher Dr. Sibylle Wälty proposes '10-minute neighborhoods' to solve Switzerland's housing shortage, advocating for compact urban living to reduce commutes and stabilize rents. Her model sugge
A new study reveals Switzerland can create housing for 2 million more people by optimizing existing urban areas, without expanding into new land. This plan targets 30% of current settlement areas for
The Bern City Council has approved a CHF 150 million funding package to extend Tram Line 9. The project will add 4.5 km of track and five new stops.
