Switzerland • Zurich

    Site analysis in Zurich

    An introduction to site analysis in Zurich, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    Bau- und Zonenordnung BZO + Richtplan + RPG federal

    Key constraints

    • Lake Zurich shoreline protections
    • Altstadt heritage
    • View axis to Alps
    • Hillside slopes Uetliberg

    Climate context

    Cfb temperate. 1690 hrs sunshine. 1100mm rainfall.

    Topography

    Lake basin 405m AOD, Uetliberg ridge 870m to west.

    Transport spine

    S-Bahn 26 lines, VBZ tram, regional rail. SBB Hauptbahnhof busiest in Europe.

    Building height context

    Strict height regime, mostly 6-8 storeys. Prime Tower 126m landmark. New cluster Hardbrucke.

    Notable recent projects

    • Europaallee
    • Zurich West / Hardturm
    • Hochschulgebiet

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Zurich?

    Bau- und Zonenordnung BZO + Richtplan + RPG federal

    What are the most common site constraints in Zurich?

    Lake Zurich shoreline protections. Altstadt heritage. View axis to Alps. Hillside slopes Uetliberg.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Zurich?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

    Run a site analysis in Zurich

    Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.

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