Rehabilitation project for social housing

In Bron-Parilly, the rehabilitation of the UC3 and UC4 blocks involves 587 social housing units. The project aims to improve tenant comfort, energy performance, and apartment organization, with works scheduled until the end of 2030. The Metropolis of Lyon confirmed the start of this new phase of urban renewal on October 26. The operation is managed by Lyon Metropole Habitat (LMH), with the support of the Metropolis, the City of Bron, and the National Agency for Urban Renewal (Anru).

Renovation details

The renovation includes complete overhauls of kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets, as well as replacement of windows, shutters, radiators, and updates to electrical and gas installations. A new ventilation system is expected to improve indoor air quality, particularly for these buildings located near the A43 highway. The current facades will be replaced by an envelope incorporating wooden frame panels, aiming to move the buildings from an energy rating of E to B.

Reorganization of housing units

The rehabilitation includes grouping a hundred small apartments to create more than fifty family housing units, ranging from T3 to T6, while preserving the outer volumes of the blocks. The choice is to transform the existing buildings rather than demolish them, adapting part of the housing to larger families.

Work schedules

Works for UC3 started in October 2026 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Those for UC4 are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2028, with a planned completion by 2030. These deadlines apply to two distinct buildings, meaning not all apartments will be renovated simultaneously.

Occupied site management

Part of the intervention will take place in occupied sites. Lyon Metropole Habitat indicated that 43 households from the UC3 had already been relocated to free up apartments for restructuring. The landlord plans to provide individual support to tenants during the works.

Financing and investment

The investment for the two buildings reaches 66 million euros, as detailed by Le Progrès. The financing involves LMH and its public partners, as well as Action Logement and the Caisse des Dépôts.

Broader urban transformation

The housing project is part of a broader transformation of Bron-Parilly. Starting from the end of 2027, the Metropolis plans to redevelop 20 hectares of public spaces, particularly around the Lionel-Terray and Claude-Delaigue streets and the Édouard-Herriot avenue. Pathways, traffic, and green spaces will be redesigned to better connect the buildings to the Parilly park.

Public facilities development

The City of Bron is also pursuing a public facilities hub project at the location of the Jean-Macé school complex, bringing together schools, nursery, social center, and gym. Residents can consult the Bron-Parilly urban project calendar, which also presents consultation mechanisms and information meetings intended for tenants.