Lyon

The acquisition of the 4.4 ha industrial site from Fagor-Brandt in the heart of Lyon (Gerland, 7^th district) was finalised in 2012. This fast-mutating area is located 20 minutes away from the “Vieux Lyon” and 10 minutes away from the Part-Dieu business district and very well connected to public transportation. 

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The land was heavily contaminated with backfill materials, metals, aromatic organic compounds (BTEX) and significant sources of hydrocarbons. The demolition and decontamination work initiated by Ginkgo in 2013 was completed in 2020 and resulted in the recovery of 138,000 tonnes of materials, both on and off site.

The overall redevelopment plan developed by Leclercq Associés covers a total of 72,400 sqm, including around 25,100 sqm of open market housing, 16,900 sqm of social housing, 20,200 sqm of offices, 9,600 sqm of retail space and 600 sqm of nursery. The programme is notably hosting the headquarters of ENEDIS, and one building is leased to METRO Cash and Carry.

This large-scale project required the city of Lyon to build new public facilities and infrastructure for its development (roads, green spaces, public lighting, development of the electricity network).