The 70/07 proposal addresses a paradox: office spaces sit vacant 70% of the time, yet Zurich’s vacancy rate lies at 0.07% indicating a severe housing shortage. It suggests temporarily converting unused office spaces into emergency housing, focusing on small ground-floor businesses in residential blocks and acting like a sponge in the housing market. Spaces become adaptable and accommodate several uses at once. 70/07 aims to rethink existing structures, raise awareness of housing potential, and highlight alternatives.

Through dialogue, mutual aid, and collaboration, it turns concerns into starting points for change, empowering individuals to take agency rather than relying on distant authorities.