Lausanne, Switzerland (TSR, Fre) – Lausanne’s Metamorphose project, which lies at the heart of major urban and regional development projects, has moved a significant step forward with the city approving CHF10.5 million in credits for initial studies. The project has sparked much debate since details of the proposal were presented to the public in April 2007 but initial negative reactions appear to be dying down.

The money to undertake feasibility studies passed easily, but city politicians remain far from agreement on several details, notably a bypass for Ouchy. The new project provides for a sports and commercial complex near the lakefront and a major concern has been development in the Blecherette area, where the old Pontaise stadium will be torn down.

Background:

  • GenevaLunch, 20 December 2006, "Lausanne mega-project sparks reactions"
  • GenevaLunch, 5 May 2007, "Lausanne’s big plans, little planning, start to rankle"
  • City of Lausanne press release with Metamorphose details (Fre), 19 April 2007.
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News story, GenevaLunch, 8 November 2007.

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  1. GenevaLunch » Blog Archive » Lower taxes, single police force, no smoking (again) for cantonal votes Says:
    September 24th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    [...] remove the balance provided by the existing Metamorphose plan. The overall project has sparked heated debate in the city in the past, but one of the hottest issues has been the demolition of the popular Pontaise stadium, [...]

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