Survey: Swiss want more homes but without densification

Most Swiss residents agree that there is not enough housing available in their local region. But a majority is reluctant to densify urban areas or introduce other construction measures to create more living spaces, a new survey shows. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Is there too little housing available where you live? Yes, according to 59% of respondents who took part in a recent survey conducted in Switzerland by Comparis, a price comparison website. In Swiss cities, the figure was even higher (66%). But the poll revealed that 50% of people are against building taller buildings (more than six floors) in their local community. Only 45% are in favour of creating more living space in this way. No densification, no new building zones In all, 68% of those surveyed were against densifying urban areas - resulting in less green space and smaller distances between buildings. New building zones at the expense of farmland or green areas were also rejected by ...