News & Events: Interview: "Who lives where and how is a class issue” - Interview with local news outlet Tsüri.ch (22 July 2025)
In a recent interview with the local media platform Tsüri.ch, Responsible City team members Hanna Hilbrandt and Nouri Abdelgadir reflect on current housing debates in Zurich.
By Responsible City Team on Wed, Jul 23, 2025
Specifically, they critically examine the proposal to prioritize locals in housing allocation, which has been subject of ongoing political debate in Zurich. Drawing on their research, they situate the discussion within the broader context of Zurich’s housing crisis, questioning who is most impacted by the shortage and how housing access reflects class dynamics. They also point to the limitations of vacancy rates as a meaningful indicator of the crisis and highlight that categories like “foreigners” are not as clear-cut as public discourse often suggests.