Greater Zurich is continually expanding. This has affected the district "Affoltern am Albis" in particular. The region, which is also known as "Knonauer Amt", has been growing for many years faster than any other in the Canton of Zurich. Continual improvements in public transport and the motorway connection currently being built between Zurich and Luzern have attracted more and more people to the area. The local district and communal authorities recognised this trend early on and decided to cooperate on an integrated promotion of the location. This foresees cautious growth of the population and economy, with the best possible protection of the landscape and environment.