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Geneva voters decide on 29 November 2026 on rezoning the Seymaz-Sud villa zone in Ch\u00eane-Bourg. The project would turn it into an ordinary zone. The tenants' association ASLOCA launched the referendum against this rezoning.<\/p>\n
On 27 October, referendum backers warned of a risk of property speculation on land close to a L\u00e9man Express station. They are calling for a no vote and fear a neighbourhood reserved for wealthy households.<\/p>\n
In a development zone, the three-thirds principle requires rental housing, public-interest housing and owner-occupied flats. The ordinary zone provides no control over land prices, flat prices or rents.<\/p>\n
Referendum backers:<\/strong> \u00a0Romain Gauthier, of the Rassemblement pour une politique sociale du logement, says that in an ordinary zone \"the highest bidder rules\". Caroline Renold, of ASLOCA, speaks of \"a dangerous precedent\".<\/p>\n The right:<\/strong> \u00a0the PLR, UDC, MCG and Green Liberals back a yes vote. They argue the project will allow homes to be built quickly, with the owners' agreement.<\/p>\n The Council of State:<\/strong> \u00a0it is calling for a no vote. State Councillor Nicolas Walder preferred a 4A development zone, which he says better meets the canton's needs.<\/p>\n The municipality:<\/strong> \u00a0Ch\u00eane-Bourg shares the view of a municipal councillor who opposes the ordinary zone, but not densification of the area.<\/p>\n The cantonal vote takes place on 29 November 2026. If the rezoning is accepted, a local district plan is planned to frame the future neighbourhood.<\/p>\nWhat's next<\/h3>\n
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