How can urgently needed housing be created in the heart of Zurich while at the same time generating stable added value for pension assets?
This question is at the heart of a recent interview in Finanz und Wirtschaft – Focus “Construction Site Switzerland”. In it, Patrick Morf, Head of Portfolio Management Real Estate, and Thomas Schweizer, CFO of Tellco Real Estate Ltd., discuss the Heinrich site near Zurich’s viaduct. The focus is on how neighbourhood development, sustainability and long-term returns can be considered together.
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A site with a new perspective
In a central location in Zurich, a site that is currently largely closed off is to become an open and vibrant place. A mix of residential, commercial and communal spaces is planned, with the aim of integrating the neighbourhood more closely in future.
The project is an example of how existing urban structures can be further developed and new qualities of place can be created.
Sustainability as part of the overall concept
The Heinrich site is not only about creating new housing, but also about the question of how construction and development can be carried out responsibly. Topics such as resource conservation, reuse and ecological standards play a central role.
In the interview, Patrick Morf and Thomas Schweizer explain the considerations behind the sustainability approach and how these are being incorporated into the project development in concrete terms.
Thinking long term, developing sustainably
For Tellco, the Heinrich site also represents a long-term investment approach: housing in a good location, responsible neighbourhood development and stable returns for beneficiaries.
Urban centres in particular show how closely social, ecological and economic requirements are interlinked. The project provides an insight into how these objectives can work together in practice.
More information on the Heinrich site, the vision behind the project and the assessments of Patrick Morf and Thomas Schweizer can be found in the full Finanz und Wirtschaft interview.