Public benches, a particular feature of the Swiss landscape
People sitting on a bench © Astonaud23 2023 Unsplash
Renate Albrecher, scientific assistant at EPFL's Urban Sociology Laboratory and founder of the Bankkultur association, is quoted in an article about public benches. They allow you to admire the view, meet new people and "recharge" your batteries. But far from being a mere piece of furniture in the landscape, the bench is also a political object and should be included in mobility plans.