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Pilot neighborhood for net zero in Binz/Alt-Wiedikon
Shaping the future of the district together
In the Pilot District Net-Zero in the Binz and Alt-Wiedikon area, we want to work together to explore new ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and using resources efficiently. The aim is to work with residents and businesses in the district to find out which ideas and processes effectively support change on the ground – and how they can be transferred to other districts. Because the future is created where people act together.
What makes it special:
In the Pilot District Net-Zero, residents receive their own budget for climate protection projects in the neighborhood.
As part of this participatory budget, all residents are invited to contribute ideas, develop them further with others, and implement them in the district.
The principle is simple:
You contribute your idea on how we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions together in the district, while following our rules.
We then develop the ideas together with other interested people and experts into concrete projects.
Whether small or large projects worth between CHF 5 000 and CHF 200 000, the best projects are selected and funded by the public and a panel of experts with equal voting rights.
The idea generators implement their projects themselves with the available budget, provided they are selected. The project team of the Pilot District Net-Zero provides support with planning and preparation.
👉 Submit your idea now!

Don't have your own idea, but want to support projects in the district?
Contact us and put your skills to use where they are needed. We will connect you with other interested parties in the pilot district. There are also many opportunities to get creative together—at events or at our mobile net-zero kiosk in the district.
Get in touch with us: mitmachen@pilotquartier.ch
Important milestones
Start of the Pilot District Net-Zero: Fall 2025
Submission of ideas: November 2025 to spring 2026
Voting on ideas: Summer 2026
Project development: Summer/fall 2026
Project voting: End of 2026
Project implementation: From 2027
Detailed description of the individual phases here.
Pilot District Net-Zero
Participatory project for a sustainable future
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