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Lyon La Duchère urban free zone
Lyon La Duchère ZFU
The La Duchère Urban Free Zone is part of the latest generation of ZFU's, created in 2006.
- It covers 332 companies.
- The La Duchère district covers an area of 120 hectares.
- It is located within an area of strong development: the 9th arrondissement and the Lyon-Ouest Technopôle.
Environment
La Duchère
In a broader context, it is part of the “Centre” Mayors’ Conference, in the 9th arrondissement.
Attractiveness
With the support of the La Duchère Major City Projects (GPV) team, this dynamic district is undergoing rapid urban and economic development.
La Duchère is located near the digital cluster and Techlid business park and aims to attract entrepreneurs to create new businesses.
Accessibility
Location
The La Duchère ZFU is located at the heart of the city of Lyon, and enjoys a strategically important position:
- between the A6 motorway and the TEO ring road
- direct public transport links to Part-Dieu and Les Terreaux
Flagship operations
Business property
Three dedicated business
- sites Balmont business village: 1,724 m2.
- Parc du Vallon: 750 m2.
- Lyon Ouest: office building of 5,180 m2.
Medium-term projects (1,300 m2)
- Demolition and reconstruction of the old Sauvegarde shopping centre: 1,600 m2. Available space: 900 m2.
- Change of use of the Château shopping centre: 1,200 m2. Available space: 400 m2.
New construction projects for 2009 (5,600 m2)
- Blocks 31, 32, 33.
- 5,000 m2 of office space.
- 600 m2 of retail premises.
SLI industrial wastelands-destination (2008-2010)
- 9,019 m2 of business premises
- 3,528 m2 of office space
- 6,383 m2 of tertiary-sector space and
- 1,723 m2 of services
Retail
- Plateau shopping centre: 30 retail outlets, ongoing project
- Balmont retail cluster
Map of the Greater Lyon’s ZFU’s
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Related files
- Greenopolis : dossier de presse janvier 2010 (PDF - 1.1 Mo)
- Zones franches urbaines de l'agglomération lyonnaise : tableau de bord 2011 (PDF - 2.5 Mo)
- Energies renouvelables : fiche batir sur le durable (PDF - 502 Ko)








