![](https://www.nsl.ethz.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1456-3_Ein-_Haus_auf_Reisen.jpg)
The A2 motorway connecting Switzerland to Germany was routed through the northern neighbourhoods of Basel – houses had to be demolished to make room for the motorway. Meanwhile, the motorway has been placed underground and this upvalues the urban neighbourhoods.