Bordeaux, a city with an exceptional architectural heritage, is embarking on a profound change to meet the challenges of metropolisation and be part of a sustainable development trajectory which influences the height of buildings constructed.
A major project: Euratlantique, catalyst for Bordeaux’s transformation
Euratlantique, a vast operation of national interest launched in 2009, symbolizes this transformation. This large-scale urban development project, covering 738 hectares of former railway and industrial wasteland, aims to create a new city within the Bordeaux metropolis. The ambitious objective is to welcome 50,000 inhabitants and 30,000 jobs by 2040, thus contributing to the growth of the metropolis and its economic attractiveness.
Innovative and sustainable towers: rethinking urban housing
The emergence of new districts, such as Bassins à flot, Ginko, Bastide-Niel or Brazza, marks the advent of a new skyline for Bordeaux. Residential and tertiary towers are rising, contrasting with the traditional neighborhoods of single-storey shops which characterize the historic center.
These towers, symbols of urban densification, are distinguished by their innovative and sustainable design. Hyperion, the tallest wooden building in France, illustrates this desire to reconcile construction at height and respect for the environment. The future Tebio, for its part, stands out as an example of reversible architecture, which can be converted into housing or offices according to needs.
Diversity and consultation: the key principles of harmonious development
Concerned about promoting living together and social inclusion, the Bordeaux metropolis places emphasis on functional and social diversity in the development of its new neighborhoods.
Thus, 35% of housing built as part of the Euratlantique project is dedicated to social housing, a figure which will be increased to 40% in subsequent projects. Regulated sales prices for vacant housing, lower than the metropolitan average, also aim to promote access to housing for all.
Anxious to take into account the needs and aspirations of citizens, the metropolis is undertaking a process of reinforced citizen consultation as part of the development of its territories. This participatory approach aims to guarantee inclusive urban development that respects the interests of all stakeholders.
Bordeaux: a metropolis resolutely turned towards the future
By committing to this ambitious transformation, Bordeaux is positioning itself as a metropolis resolutely turned towards the future. Combining its rich historical heritage with an innovative vision of urban development, the city asserts itself as a model of resilience and sustainability, capable of meeting the challenges of metropolisation while preserving its identity and its unique living environment.
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