Lucerne's new theater building fails at the ballot box
The voters of the city of Lucerne rejected the project planning credit of CHF 13.8 million for a new Lucerne theater by 58 percent.
This decision means that the "überall" project by Ilg Santer Architekten for the further development of a professional music, speech and dance theater cannot be pursued. The city council, together with the partner organizations involved, will first analyze why a majority of voters were unable to decide in favour of the project, writes the city of Lucerne.
Based on the discussions that took place, it is likely that "the exposed urban location and the volume of the proposed project at this site" led to a critical attitude.
The City Council is very disappointed about the rejection by the electorate. The planning and discussion process for a new Lucerne theater has come to an abrupt end with this result. The city council and its partner organizations now need time to assess the result of the vote, the city added.
