Public sector

Turning housing need into a deliverable, durable project.

Municipalities and cantons understand the needs of their communities. CIVANTIS adds development, financial structuring, coordination and delivery capability to turn those needs into housing.

Residential development in a Swiss setting
CIVANTIS concept visualisation — illustrative image, not a photograph of a completed project.

Start with the problem to be solved

The discussion begins with the housing need: which households are struggling, what unit types are missing, what rent level is sustainable and where should housing be located? Land and project structure follow from those questions.

Use the right instruments

Depending on the canton, municipality and project, the solution may involve public land, long-term building rights, planning measures, financial support, guarantees, infrastructure or collaboration with a public-interest housing provider.

Public land

Land can support housing policy while remaining in public ownership.

Long-term building rights

A project can receive long-term control of land without requiring a permanent sale.

Public-interest mission

An appropriate structure can be used where it fits the objectives and available instruments.

Private capital and delivery

Public resources can be complemented by equity, bank financing and professional delivery capability.

Our commitment

Measurable public value in return for public advantages.

Controlled rents

Economic conditions are translated into understandable rental objectives.

Durable quality

Cost efficiency remains consistent with liveability and maintenance.

Clear accountability

Roles, obligations and timetable are defined during project structuring.

Public support and public advantages depend on applicable law, authority decisions and project-specific conditions. They are not treated as secured until formally confirmed.

A housing need, a site or a potential partnership?

We assess concrete opportunities with a long-term perspective.

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