Combining a swarm region's dynamics with a nest region's familiarity. That is the future of Schaffhausen. Over 200 Schaffhausen residents have modelled a strategy for a successful place to live, work and do business. Over 60 projects and measures have been developed. The results are now publicly available under the name «next.». Everyone is invited to play a part in turning the Schaffhausen of tomorrow into reality. 

Schaffhausen has continued to develop strongly as a business location in recent years. The latest study by Credit Suisse shows Schaffhausen ranks among the Top Ten locations for businesses in Switzerland. To ensure the city and surrounding region maintain their attractiveness as a place to do business, 200 residents have created a strategy to shape the Schaffhausen of the future. Over 60 projects spanning a range of measures have been set out. These will ensure the Schaffhausen of the future combines the dynamics of a swarm region and the familiarity of a nest region. The projects define the path Schaffhausen will take to further increase its attractiveness to businesses and to those seeking to move here. The outcome? The region will attract and become home to dedicated pioneers, entrepreneurs and others with a can-do mentality who want to drive positive change.

The ideas are available at next.sh.ch. You can explore, evaluate and, of course, help to turn them into reality online. Everyone has a role to play in this process. Projects such as creating a Campus for Innovation & Technology, measures to strengthen Schaffhausen as a base for advanced manufacturing, establishing networks of eco-systems and increasing our focus on the development of highly-skilled specialists in key sectors are designed to continue to build on Schaffhausen's capabilities and appeal as a business location. Other proposals address wider societal changes such as improving our system of direct democracy, enhancing our public spaces and embodying a welcoming culture. These aim to ensure the residents of Schaffhausen continue to be happy in their surroundings and remain committed to our region. An overview of the projects and proposed measures have been posted on next.sh.ch (in German).

All residents who want to play a part in shaping our region for the future are invited to get involved on next.sh.ch!