Sara Künzli

Sara Künzli is the head of the Office for Spatial Development in the Canton of Zurich, a position she has held since summer 2024. She is tasked with managing the growth of Zurich in a way that maintains its attractiveness and livability, despite the challenges of limited space. Künzli, a trained jurist and urban planner, emphasizes the importance of social justice and community cohesion in her work, advocating for the integration of new residents into society while balancing various land use demands. She is currently in the news for addressing the increasing resistance to urban development and for leading initiatives to accommodate population growth in the region.