Ville de Gland

What Ville de Gland does

Ville de Gland is a municipal government entity in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, providing administrative, cultural, social, environmental, and economic services to residents, local businesses, and cross-border commuters. The commune operates from its headquarters at Grand'Rue 38 in Gland, with a secondary service center at Avenue du Mont-Blanc 29 handling youth, cultural, and social affairs, plus a municipal archives facility preserving approximately 450 linear meters of documents dating to the 16th century. The served population is characterized by 31% of residents under 25 years of age and 105 nationalities represented within the commune, indicating a young and highly multicultural demographic profile.

The municipality operates a digital service ecosystem anchored by the Guichet Virtuel, a 24/7 online administrative portal offering approximately 30 services including arrival/departure registration, subsidy applications, housing requests, and invoice management, powered by eAdmin Solutions. Supporting platforms include Gland Participe! for citizen consultations and participatory democracy (with a CHF 100,000 annual participatory budget envelope), SORS for cultural programming aggregation, and Navibouq' La Côte for inter-library lending across partner municipalities (Gland, Nyon, Rolle, Coppet). Physical service delivery occurs through in-person counters at the main administration building and decentralized offices for youth, culture, and social affairs. Smart city infrastructure includes LoRaWAN-connected water meters, building-level smart metering deployed across three communal buildings, and the Plan lumière intelligent public lighting system.

Revenue is generated through local taxes (income tax, property tax, waste tax, and stay tax), cantonal and federal subsidies, service fees for administrative procedures, and rental income from communal halls and event spaces. Outbound financial flows include subsidies and grants to residents and businesses for sustainable development, energy efficiency, culture, sports, and mobility initiatives. The municipality has held Cité de l'énergie certification since 2013 and operates under the framework of the Swiss association of energy cities; it is governed by an elected Municipalité (executive) and Conseil communal (legislative), with a new 2026-2031 legislative term commencing July 1, 2026.

Name

Ville de Gland

Legal name

Ville de Gland

Website

https://gland.ch

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ville de Gland is a municipal government in the Swiss Canton of Vaud providing administrative services, smart city infrastructure, cultural programs, housing support, and citizen participation platforms to a diverse population of approximately 13,000 residents across 105 nationalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Other General Government Support (92119)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• Local government
• Civic services
• Commune governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Gland

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Impôts locaux et taxes communales: Municipal taxation including income tax, property tax, and various communal taxes (waste tax, stay tax, etc.)
2. Subventions cantonales et fédérales: State and federal subsidies for various communal projects, infrastructure, and social services
3. Redevances et frais de services: Service fees for administrative services, building permits, waste management, and various communal services
4. Location de salles et espaces: Rental income from communal halls, sports facilities, and event spaces

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Ville de Gland is the municipal government of Gland, a commune in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It delivers public administration services, manages local infrastructure, and provides civic, cultural, and social programs to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction. The municipality also handles urban planning, permits, civil registry, and community welfare functions.

Product overview

Ville de Gland operates a digital municipal services ecosystem consisting of multiple interconnected platforms. The core Guichet Virtuel (powered by eAdmin Solutions) serves as the primary 24/7 virtual counter for approximately 30 administrative services. Supporting platforms include SORS for cultural programming aggregation, Gland Participe! for citizen participation and Smart City initiatives, and Navibouq' La Côte for inter-library lending across regional partner municipalities. These platforms collectively enable citizens to access housing services, subsidies, cultural activities, and participatory governance through authenticated online accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ville des Idées - Smart City: Smart city initiative program featuring 50 projects aimed at improving quality of life with minimal resource consumption through intelligent infrastructure and technology in sustainability perspective.
• Gland Participe!
• Guichet Virtuel
• Navibouq' La Côte
• Budget Participatif
• Revenu de Transition Écologique (RTE)

Products and services

• Civil Registry and Administrative Services Core municipal administrative services including population registration, civil status records, identity documents, and resident permits for individuals and families residing in Gland.
• Urban Planning and Building Permits Local zoning, building permit issuance, and land-use planning services for property owners, developers, and construction projects within the commune.
• Public Utilities and Waste Management Water supply, wastewater treatment, and household waste collection services provided to households and businesses across the municipality.
• Cultural and Community Programs Public cultural events, recreational facilities, community centers, and youth or senior programs offered to residents of Gland.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% of energy needs supplied by solar installation at Collège des Tuillières
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OptimaSolar La Côte (OSLC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Solar cooperative partnership where the City provides rooftops for photovoltaic installations while citizens finance through cooperative shares. First installation at Collège des Tuillières (482 m², 100 kWp) operational since September 2021, with second project at Collège des Perrerets underway.
• Pro Senectute VaudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Vieillir chez soi' (Aging at Home) project facilitating senior housing adaptations and community solidarity programs. Includes social preventive visits and building adaptation coordination.
• Retraites PopulairescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Vieillir chez soi' project supporting senior housing adaptations and community programs for aging residents.
• Université de LausanneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration developing the Gland Participe! practical guide for citizen participation in municipal projects. Guide enables services to modulate participatory aspects according to project themes and target populations.
• Association Ecoute VoirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cultural accessibility enabling disabled audiences (visual/hearing impairments) to attend live performances through audio description, sign language interpretation, subtitles, and guided set visits.
• Canton de VaudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal government partnership for various municipal projects including housing subsidies, youth policies under LAJE and LSAJ frameworks, and infrastructure development.
• Région de NyonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional intercommunal cooperation including shared services, transport planning, economic development, and cultural initiatives.
• Réseau Santé La CôteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network partnership providing residents access to regional health services and preventive health programs.
• Fondation EquitimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership for the mixed building project at Rue du Collège including affordable housing and youth center.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ville de Vernier: Geneva canton commune of comparable population with active Smart City initiatives (vernierLAB) and similar digital citizen services. Comparable in multicultural demographic profile and dependency on cantonal subsidies.
• Ville de Nyon: Neighboring Vaud commune of comparable scale serving the La Côte region. Operates the same mix of municipal administration, cultural programming, and regional cooperation, making it the most directly comparable peer for benchmarking digital services and Smart City initiatives.
• Ville de Meyrin: Geneva commune with documented Smart City investments (smart lighting, participatory platforms) and similar municipal service model. Comparable scale and multicultural demographic profile make it a useful operational peer.
• Ville de Carouge: Geneva commune with comparable scale and strong cultural/community identity focus. Operates similar administrative and cultural services under the same Swiss communal governance structure.
• Ville de Renens: Vaud commune with active Smart City and sustainability programming serving a similar administrative function. Operates comparable e-government services and participates in the same cantonal frameworks (LAJE, LSAJ) that govern youth and social services in Gland.
• Ville de Pully: Vaud commune of comparable population scale with similar sustainability and quality-of-life positioning. Comparable in service breadth (administration, culture, social affairs) and demographic profile, making it a strong peer for participation in shared Vaud frameworks.
• Ville de Vevey: Vaud commune of similar scale with comparable cultural programming emphasis (including major festivals like Visions du Réel) and administrative service breadth. Operates within the same cantonal and federal regulatory framework.
• Ville de Morges: Similar-sized Vaud commune on Lake Geneva with comparable administrative scope (urban planning, social services, culture, energy policy). Competes for similar cantonal resources and resident profiles, making it a relevant operational benchmark.

Others

• eAdmin Solutions: Technology provider powering Gland's Guichet Virtuel platform; supplies e-government infrastructure to multiple Swiss communes. Relevant ecosystem participant rather than direct peer, but shapes Gland's digital service capabilities and roadmap.

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Lausanne: Larger Vaud city operating a comprehensive municipal administration that overlaps significantly with Gland's service portfolio, but at materially greater scale. Relevant as the broader incumbent setting standards and cantonal frameworks (Cité de l'énergie, LAJE) that Gland operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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