You want a modular pump track but you don't have the necessary funds? We have good news!
The Federal Office of Sport (BASPO) has set itself the task of planning and designing residential areas in a sustainable manner that is conducive to sport and exercise. Projects can still be submitted until June 20, 2025 be submitted.
Federal agencies involved
Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), Federal Roads Office
(ASTRA), Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
GOAL
The focus on "planning residential areas that are sport and exercise friendly" supports projects that take the topics of sport, exercise and encounters into account early on in planning and construction development steps and incorporate them into an integral residential design. Synergies are created between sport and exercise on the one hand and spatial planning, environment, transport, tourism and housing on the other.
Projects with public participation promote even more movement and a sense of community.
The Modular Pumptrack is already providing that certain something extra in many cities and communities – the urban trend for every area!
FOR WHOM?
Swiss municipalities, cities, agglomerations and regions as well as cantons that want to promote movement- and encounter-friendly settlement planning. Private actors such as clubs and associations can also submit projects.
criteria
- Raising awareness of the topic of "space for sport and exercise" and its benefits and use
- Definition of concrete implementation priorities, e.g. sport, exercise and meetings in residential areas and/or on the outskirts of residential areas; planning of new spaces for sport and exercise; further development of spaces for sport and exercise; access to and connection of existing spaces for sport and exercise; meetings through sport and exercise; slow traffic/active mobility to and from spaces for sport and exercise; climate-adapted spaces for sport and exercise; sport and exercise through high landscape quality; spaces for sport, exercise and meetings in disadvantaged districts.
- Institutionalization of the topic of "space for sport and exercise" in settlement planning and contribution to knowledge transfer between the actors
- Strategies for the long-term safeguarding of diverse, multi-use and high-quality spaces for sport and exercise, for their ongoing adaptation to needs as well as for the creation and maintenance of these spaces.
- A clear, ambitious and at the same time realistic goal of the project is defined, in the sense of a product, concept or strategy or an intervention with measures and responsibilities.
- Participatory involvement of the affected population groups.
Questions?
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Private and public institutions throughout Switzerland have until September 30, 2025 Time to submit your creative ideas for sustainable planning, design, and use of living spaces. What's special about this: We're looking for fresh, concrete, and locally anchored projects that nevertheless have the potential to function and inspire in other regions or contexts.
It's important that the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—are linked together in as balanced and meaningful a way as possible. The goal is for these projects to have a real impact on everyday life.
And don't worry, "place" can be thought of broadly: It refers to all spaces that have been shaped in some way by humans – not just buildings, but also streets, squares, courtyards, neighborhoods, or even spaces outside of cities. In short: everywhere where people live, shape, and leave their mark.
