Vénissieux les Minguettes urban free zone

Vénissieux

In 2006, the Vénissieux community provided a total of 27,630 jobs.

In a broader context, it is part of the “Portes du Sud” Mayors’ Conference

Attractiveness

The business creation support provided in the Vénissieux ZFU has encouraged the growth of a strong start-up scene in the area.

When setting up business in the area, you can benefit from the assistance provided by organisations such as:

• shopkeepers’ associations,
• business start-up support structures,
• funding structures

Motorway network

The Vénissieux (Minguettes) ZFU is located near to major road networks:

• RN 7,
• boulevard Ambroise Croizat,
• boulevard Urbain Sud,
• Lyon ring rad.

Public transport

An effective public transport network:

• several bus lines providing fast access to the Lyon-Part Dieu and Lyon Perrache TGV (high-speed rail) stations
• Metro line D
• The T4 tram line (2009)

Business property

• Bourdarias business park: creation of a trade and tertiary-sector business park (5,000 m² of net floor space). 24 units, 30 companies. Available: November 2006.
• Building redevelopment: creation of 30 tertiary-sector premises
• ERM business park: creation of a trade and tertiary-sector business park (12,900 m² of net floor space). Units from 250 to 1,500 m², of which 30% are office premises. Available: summer 2009.
• “Portes du Sud” business park: creation of a medical sector business park (3.7 hectares to be created). Available: summer 2009.

Retail

• Vénissy shopping centre: demolition and reconstruction