The key point: The Geneva Grand Council voted 59 to 40 to reduce the share of HBM low-cost housing in development zones and the PAV district; the Socialist Party is launching a referendum.
The vote
- Development zones: the 16.5% HBM minimum becomes a maximum.
- PAV district: the planned 24% HBM share is also reduced.
- Three-thirds rule: it remains; only the public-interest third changes.
The positions
- Right: more moderate-rent and mixed housing, to avoid “ghettos”.
- Left: an attack on the 2020 compromise, twice approved by voters for the PAV.
- Cantonal government: opposed; it fears projects will slow down.
Key figures
- Vote: 59 in favour, 40 against.
- HBM in development zones: 16.5%, now a ceiling.
- Planned HBM at the PAV: 24 %.
In short
The right-wing majority cuts the share of very low-cost housing. Voters may have the final say.
