What Citivia does

Citivia is a French public urban development company headquartered in Mulhouse, operating through two complementary legal entities — CITIVIA SPL (Société Publique Locale, capital €3.51M) and CITIVIA SEM (Société Anonyme d'Économie Mixte, capital €3.11M) — to serve Alsatian municipalities and intermunicipal authorities for over 30 years (founded 1990, previously known as SERM). The company operates an integrated urban development platform organized around six business lines: urban planning and land development (Opérations d'aménagement), public and private construction (Construction), real estate development and co-promotion (Programmes Immobiliers), housing renovation including Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' certification (Rénovation de l'habitat), commercial real estate management across five sites (Gestion Immobilière), and parking/mobility infrastructure managing 1,500+ spaces across Mulhouse and Sausheim (Stationnement/Mobilité).

The technology foundation is a relationship-driven public development platform rather than a software product: it combines in-house multidisciplinary teams (43 employees) with partnerships through EPL, SCET, GIE NOVEA, ADIRA, and Club Ville Aménagement networks, plus technology integrations such as FreshMile EV charging, CITIZ car-sharing, and Compte Mobilité payment platforms. Notable technical components include industrial brownfield reconversion methodology (DMC 75 ha), ecoquartier certification (62% green spaces at Rives de la Doller), and ANRU-funded urban renewal execution (1,100 demolitions / 500 reconstructions at Quartier des Côteaux).

Citivia generates revenue through a hybrid of long-term public concessions (concessions d'aménagement, mandate fees for public construction), real estate sales and co-promotion margins, recurring parking subscriptions and usage fees, rental income from managed business parks and artisanal villages, and subsidized program administration fees for housing renovation (OPAH, PIG, Mon Accompagnateur Rénov'). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales to municipal and agglomeration decision-makers, with property offerings distributed through the citivia.fr platform and regional trade shows. Customer base is dominated by Alsatian public entities (m2A, Ville de Mulhouse, CeA, Ville de Lutterbach, Ville de Guebwiller) supplemented by enterprise tenants such as Bubendorff, Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne, Accor (Ibis), MACIF, IKEA, and KMØ.

Name

Citivia

Legal name

CITIVIA SPL ET SEM

Website

https://citivia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Citivia is a French public urban developer (SEM/SPL) serving Alsatian municipalities since 1990 with integrated urban planning, construction, real estate promotion, housing renovation, parking management, and property management services from its Mulhouse headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE), State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM)

Keywords

• Urban development services
• Public construction mandates
• Parking management
• Housing renovation programs
• Real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Mulhouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Aménagement et Concessions: Long-term urban development concessions granted by municipalities and intermunicipal authorities. The SPL structure enables complex, long-term projects for shareholder municipalities. Revenue is generated through concession fees, land sales, and development margins on major urban operations.
2. Promotion Immobilière: Real estate development projects in co-promotion or direct promotion, delivering housing, commercial, and service properties. Revenue from property sales and co-promotion agreements.
3. Stationnement et Mobilité: Operation and management of parking facilities across Mulhouse and surrounding areas. CITIVIA SPL manages over 1,500 parking spaces since 2011, with revenue from parking fees, subscriptions, and commercial partnerships.
4. Construction et Réhabilitation: Construction mandates for public and private buildings, including new builds, rehabilitation, and energy performance upgrades. Revenue from construction management mandates and development fees.
5. Rénovation de l'Habitat: Housing renovation support services including OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat), PIG (Programme d'Intérêt Général), and Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' services. Revenue from public mandates and subsidized program administration fees.
6. Gestion Immobilière: Management of commercial, artisanal, and industrial real estate portfolios. Five sites hosting businesses across Mulhouse, with rental revenue from tenants in activity villages and business parks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Citivia is a public urban development company providing end-to-end urban solutions to Alsatian municipalities. Its core offerings include urban development and land operations (ZAC creation, brownfield reconversion, ecoquartiers), construction and renovation of public/private buildings, parking and mobility infrastructure management (1,500+ spaces with EV charging), housing renovation support with Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' certification, and real estate development/promotion across residential and commercial programs.

Product overview

Citivia is a public urban development company (SEM/SPL - Société d'Economie Mixte / Société Publique Locale) operating as a unified platform combining complementary entities capable of conducting projects across different timeframes. The company offers an integrated portfolio of urban solutions organized into six core business lines: Stationnement/Mobilité (parking and mobility management with 1,500+ parking spaces), Construction (public building construction and renovation), Opérations d'aménagement (urban development and land operations), Gestion Immobilière (commercial real estate management), Rénovation de l'habitat (housing renovation with Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' certification), and Promotion/Commercialisation Immobilière (real estate development). Key flagship projects include the Quartier d'affaires Gare TGV (24ha business district), DMC Nouveau Quartier (75ha brownfield redevelopment), Ecoquartier Rives de la Doller (eco-district), and Quartier des Côteaux NPRU (urban renewal). The company serves Alsace region municipalities with property offers available through an online platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stationnement / Mobilité Parking and mobility platform managing multiple parking facilities across Mulhouse, including Parkings Gare Centrale (P1, P2, P3), Parking Fonderie, Parking Autoport Sausheim (truck parking), and Parking Porte Haute. Services include design, construction, operation, technical and administrative management of parking infrastructure with over 1,500 parking spaces.
• Opérations d'aménagement Urban development and land development operations including economic zones, brownfield redevelopment, city center revitalization, and housing development. Services encompass feasibility studies, environmental expertise, market studies, ZAC project creation, and land commercialization.
• Construction Construction and renovation of public and private buildings including schools, EHPADs, cultural and sports facilities, offices, and technical buildings. Services range from feasibility studies to construction delivery and commercialization.
• Gestion Immobilière Real estate management services for business facilities including villages artisanaux, business parks, and industrial villages. Currently manages 5 sites hosting businesses in Mulhouse area.
• Rénovation de l'habitat Housing renovation services including Programmed Housing Improvement Operations (OPAH), General Interest Programs (PIG), Real Estate Restoration Operations (ORI), and Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' certification for energy renovation support.
• Promotion Immobilière Real estate promotion services developing residential and commercial programs in co-promotion or direct development, adapting to urban strategies and quality requirements.
• Quartier d'affaires Gare TGV Major urban development project around Mulhouse TGV station spanning 24 hectares with 60,000 m² to develop, targeting 2,500 jobs. Includes East Sector (completed) and West Sector (under development) with commercial, office, and hotel developments.
• Ecoquartier Rives de la Doller Eco-district development in Lutterbach featuring approximately 250 housing units on 6.8 hectares with 62% green spaces, 1,430 trees planted, biodiversity preservation measures, and sustainable water management.
• DMC - Nouveau Quartier Large-scale brownfield redevelopment of former DMC textile factory spanning 75 hectares with 112,000 m² of buildings to reconvert. Includes Village d'Activités (creative economy), CMC Climbing Mulhouse Center, and Bâtiment 62 rehabilitation. Recognized as sustainable city demonstrator by Banque des Territoires.
• Quartier des Côteaux - NPRU Urban renewal program for 1970s housing estate spanning 49 hectares with 1,100 demolished and 500 rebuilt housing units, new equipment, and road networks. Financed by ANRU with school modernization completed.
• Parking Gare Centrale P1 433-space parking facility at 30 rue Carl Hack, Mulhouse, open 24/7 with 20 electric vehicle charging points via FreshMile network, first 30 minutes free, automatic payment systems, and video surveillance.
• Village artisanal Drouot Craft village created in 1997 on former military site (caserne Drouot) spanning 8,255 m² with activity spaces, professional offices, and teaching facilities. Secured site with video surveillance hosting 32+ businesses.
• Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' Certified renovation accompaniment service providing end-to-end support for energy renovation projects covering technical, administrative, financial, and social aspects. Partners include ANAH, m2A, CEA, and DDT.
• Offres Immobilières Real estate offers platform listing properties for sale and rent including buildings, apartments, commercial spaces, business premises, land, and offices across multiple municipalities in Alsace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 445 housing units treated between 2020-2023 through OPAH and ORI in Fonderie district
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EPL (Les EPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the EPL (Entreprises Publiques Locales) network, a national association of local public companies. Facilitates knowledge sharing, best practices, and collective representation of public urban developers across France.
• SCETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the SCET network, a public development company supporting EPLs in urban development. Hosts joint operational days (Journée des opérationnels) for knowledge exchange across Grand Est and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regions.
• GIE NOVEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of GIE NOVEA, sharing expertise on environment and energy for sustainable urban development. Collaborates on environmental and energy expertise for ecoquartier projects and sustainable building design.
• ADIRAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADIRA (Agence de Développement et d'Innovation de la Région Alsace) - Alsace Regional Development and Innovation Agency. Partner in regional economic development initiatives.
• ANAHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgence Nationale de l'Habitat - National Housing Agency. Partnership for housing renovation programs including PIG (Programme d'Intérêt Général), OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat), and Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' services.
• ANRUmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgence Nationale pour la Rénovation Urbaine - National Urban Renovation Agency. Co-funding partner for Quartier des Côteaux urban renewal project in Mulhouse.
• AURM (Association des Usagers de la Route Mulhouse)minorOthersAssociation of Road Users of Mulhouse - referenced as a partner in mobility and parking-related initiatives.
• Club Ville Aménagement (CVA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub Ville Aménagement - association of French urban development companies. Facilitates professional exchange and best practices among public urban developers.
• FRESHMILEcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectric vehicle charging operator. Partnership for 20 electric charging stations at Parking Gare Centrale P1 in Mulhouse. Hotline: 03 88 68 84 58. Interoperable with FRESHMILE, Bouygues Energies, Bump, Driveco, IZIVIA, ULYS, Chargemap networks.
• Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise (car rental)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar rental operators present at Parking Gare Centrale P1, Mulhouse.
• CITIZ (car sharing network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuto-partage network with one car sharing spot at Parking Fonderie, Mulhouse.
• Pierres et Territoires AlsacemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-promotion partner for residential development projects including Nouveau Bassin ZAC (38 housing units, 2,466 m²) and Cartorhin reconversion in Guebwiller.
• NS InvestminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromoter for 'Les Belles Rives' residential development in Écoquartier Rives de la Doller, Lutterbach.
• Habitats de Haute AlsaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial housing provider (bailleur) for 'L'Échappée Verte' social housing project (15 units) in Écoquartier Rives de la Doller.
• Alcys RéalisationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromoter for 'Révillience' residential project (45 housing units) in Écoquartier Rives de la Doller.
• Lingenheld GroupeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company engaged for demolition works at Quartier des Côteaux (dalle de stationnement 'Peupliers-Nations', 6,300 m²).
• Structure ConceptminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm (maître d'œuvre) for demolition works at Quartier des Côteaux urban renewal project.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Altarea: Large French real estate group operating across residential development, retail, and urban mixed-use projects. Comparable to Citivia on real estate promotion scope, though with national rather than regional focus.
• Eiffage Aménagement: Subsidiary of Eiffage Group specializing in urban development, brownfield reconversion, and real estate programs — competes with Citivia on ecoquartier and ZAC development across France.
• Nexity: France's largest private real estate developer with significantly broader national footprint across residential, commercial, and urban development. Competes with Citivia on co-promotion mandates and as a private-sector alternative to public SEMs.
• Kaufman & Broad: Major French residential real estate developer with comparable residential program activities (housing units, ecoquartiers). Operates nationally versus Citivia's regional Alsace focus.
• Bouygues Bâtiment: Major French construction group handling public building construction, energy renovation, and rehabilitation mandates. Comparable to Citivia's Construction and Rénovation de l'Habitat business lines though with vastly larger national scale.
• Indigo (parking operator): Large private operator of public parking infrastructure across France, comparable to Citivia's 1,500+ space parking portfolio, though Indigo operates at national scale versus Citivia's regional Alsace footprint.

Direct peers

• SPL Lyon Part-Dieu: Société Publique Locale dedicated to the Lyon Part-Dieu urban regeneration project — analogous to Citivia's Gare TGV business district concession, providing a directly comparable SPL urban development mandate.
• Nièvre Aménagement: SEM in Burgundy carrying out the same combination of urban development concessions, real estate programs, and construction mandates for local authorities as Citivia does in Alsace.
• Territoires & Développement: SEM/SPL public urban developer operating in eastern France with similar model of municipal concessions, ZAC development, and housing programs. Direct competitor for the same pool of Grand Est municipalities.
• SADEV 94: Société d'Aménagement et de Développement de Val-de-Marne (SEM) — a French public urban developer handling similar ZAC, urban renewal, and housing renovation programs in the Île-de-France region under comparable SEM/SPL legal structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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