A Swiss town banned billboards. Zurich, Bern may soon follow

The linked article is about the cities of Zurich and Bern, Switzerland, considering banning billboards and advertisements in public spaces after the nearby town of Vernier passed a law to combat "visual pollution." The article discusses the growing trend of cities taking action against the proliferation of outdoor advertising, driven by concerns over environmental impact and visual aesthetics. It highlights the potential challenges and debates surrounding such policies, as cities weigh the economic benefits of advertising against the public's desire for cleaner, less cluttered urban landscapes.