ZAN Law: Which French cities will be less brutal for building land? – 02/06/2024 at 4:37 pm

The Zero Net Artificialization (ZAN) law, which aims to reduce land concretization by 2030, should have a stronger impact in the west of France and on the coast. Some cities are expected to be hit harder by lack of building land. This is particularly the case for Toulouse, according to a study by professional real estate consultancy network Arthur Lloyd.

The Zero Net Artificialization (ZAN) law requires France to halve the use of natural, agricultural and forestry land by 2030. This battle against land concretization is a real headache for many cities. Professional real estate consultancy network Arthur Lloyd analyzed the impact of the law, reports

Le Figaro Immobilier

. Based on demographic and employment growth, the specialized agency was able to determine the theoretical needs of land to be artificialized by employment area.

Between 2011 and 2020, 237,000 hectares were artificialized in France. But only 124,000 hectares can be covered between 2021 and 2030. According to Arthur Lloyd’s study, the western part of the country will be particularly affected by ZAN, as will coastal areas. Many sections of Nouvelle-Aquitaine are thus affected.

Toulouse far ahead

It is in Toulouse that the situation is likely to be most critical with 3,155

“Missing Hectares to Urbanization”

. Next, we find Bordeaux where 2,302 hectares are missing and Nantes (2,995 hectares). Rennes is in fourth place (1,780 hectares missing), ahead of Lyon (1,575). Dax, Caen, Rouen, Tours and Montpellier complete the top 10.

All these major cities are likely to witness a steep rise in rents and property prices. In Toulouse, we are trying to adapt by favoring tall and dense buildings.

“We have to reduce the number of housing units in districts like Paleficat. Out of the planned 7,000 housing units, we will increase to around 4,000”

Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc explained

Dispatch from the South

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