The City of Bülach initiated this project to sustainably improve quality of life and social cohesion in the Allmend neighbourhood. The focus was on the active involvement of residents and local stakeholders to identify needs, conflicts, and potentials within the neighbourhood — and to develop solutions collaboratively.
Client: City of Bülach, Urban Development
Collaboration: Siedlungscoach, Katharina Barandun
Year: 2022/23
To gain a nuanced picture of the Allmend neighbourhood, we visited residents and building caretakers in their homes. Through personal interviews, we asked about their perceptions and use of the neighbourhood. The conversations also provided space for emotions and frustrations to be voiced — without these being directed immediately at the “opposing party.”
In collaboration with Katharina Barandun, I developed the interview guide, analysed the interviews, and wrote the report. The analysis also included formulating recommendations for the neighbourhood’s further development.
