QUAI 22

What QUAI 22 does

Quai 22 is a 10.5-hectare urban redevelopment project transforming the former Rhodia industrial brownfield site in Saint-André-lez-Lille (Lille metropolitan area, Hauts-de-France, France) into a mixed-use neighbourhood. The programme delivers approximately 700 housing units (30% social, 10% intermediate, remainder free-market), ~10,000 m² of office space, ~9,500 m² of retail/services/leisure, ~15,000 m² of managed/special housing for seniors, youth, and persons with disabilities, and a public park of more than one hectare — totalling 86,000 m² of floor area. The project is anchored by a private-public consortium comprising Ville Renouvelée (a semi-public SEM), Linkcity (the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, which holds the website IP), and Nhood (formerly Immochan), in partnership with the City of Saint-André-lez-Lille and Métropole Européenne de Lille. Quai 22 is not itself a discrete operating company; it is a jointly-developed real-estate project. Its 'products' are individual development lots (Panorama offices, Quai des Lys, Quai des Mariniers, Les Rives de l'Abbaye, Lots E/F/G/H/I, plus public amenities), each commercialised through appointed developer partners.

The underlying 'technology' is architectural and urban-design rather than software: bioclimatic design principles, sustainable construction (the Panorama office building is constructed entirely from wood targeting BBCA standard, BREEAM Very Good certification, and RT 2012-20% energy performance), biodiversity features, and a co-construction methodology (the 'jardin en chantier' initiative engaging citizens and city technicians in ecological design). Construction began on public spaces in June 2020, building construction started in January 2021, first residents and the Panorama offices opened in 2023, and final delivery is scheduled for 2025-2026.

The business model is real-estate development rather than recurring-revenue: revenue is generated through the one-time sale or lease of housing units, office space (e.g., Panorama at ~7,500 m², ~600-person capacity), retail/service units, and managed residences, with each lot commercialised via the consortium's appointed promoter/agent network (e.g., Tisserin Promotion for Quai des Mariniers, Escaut Habitat for Les Rives de l'Abbaye). No unit-level pricing is publicly disclosed; prospective buyers and investors are routed to each lot's commercial agent or to the 'Investissez!' page on the project website. The marketing mix is website-centric with editorial-style news articles on each lot, plus dedicated partner websites for sales. The customer base is diversified by tenure (social/intermediate/free-market) and segment (families, professionals, visitors, vulnerable populations). No AI/ML, software platform, app, or recurring service offering is part of the model.

Name

QUAI 22

Legal name

Linkcity (proprietor of website content and intellectual property)

Website

https://quai22.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Quai 22 is a 10.5-hectare mixed-use urban redevelopment project on a former Rhodia industrial brownfield site in Saint-André-lez-Lille, France, delivering ~700 housing units, offices, retail, managed residences, and a public park. It is led by a Linkcity (Bouygues Construction), Ville Renouvelée, and Nhood consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mixed-Use Urban Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Mixed-use urban development
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Sustainable real estate
• Residential housing project
• Public-private partnership

Headquarters

HQ city

Vevey

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QUAI 22 is a mixed-use urban redevelopment project delivering approximately 700 housing units (including 30% social and 10% intermediate housing), 10,000 m² of office space (notably a 100% wood Panorama building), 9,500 m² of shops, services and leisure facilities, 15,000 m² of managed residences for seniors, youth and persons with disabilities, and a 1+ hectare public park, on a 10.5-hectare former Rhodia industrial site in Saint-André-lez-Lille. Individual lots are sold or leased through the consortium developers (Ville Renouvelée, Linkcity, Nhood) and appointed third-party real estate promoters.

Product overview

Quai 22 is a mixed-use urban redevelopment project transforming the former Rhodia industrial site in Saint-André-lez-Lille into a vibrant neighborhood. The project comprises multiple development lots: residential buildings (Lot I, G, E, F, H, Les Rives de l'Abbaye), a 100% wood office building (Panorama), water-front residences (Quai des Lys, Quai des Mariniers), shops and services, built-to-rent residences, senior residences, and residences for people with disabilities. The project also includes public amenities such as a public park exceeding one hectare, animation spaces, and generous public spaces. The development covers 10.5 hectares with 86,000 m² of floor area, 700 housing units (30% social, 10% intermediate), 10,000 m² of offices, 15,000 m² of special residences, and 9,500 m² of shops and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panorama: 100% wood office building with approximately 7,500 m² of usable surface, targeting 600 people with BBCA standard and BREEAM Very Good certification
• Quai des Lys
• Quai des Mariniers
• Les Rives de l'Abbaye

Products and services

• Lot I Residential buildings with ground-floor shops and services forming part of the mixed-use urban fabric of the Quai 22 district; for homebuyers, families and residents.
• Lot G Residential buildings with silo parking structures for residents within the Quai 22 neighbourhood.
• Lot E Residential housing units within the Quai 22 neighbourhood.
• Lot B' Residential buildings within the Quai 22 neighbourhood.
• Les Rives de l'Abbaye Residential buildings with ground-floor shops and a dedicated facility for people with disabilities, developed by Escaut Habitat within the Quai 22 district.
• Panorama 100% wood office building with approximately 7,500 m² of usable space featuring modular offices, company restaurant, gym with changing rooms and showers, and storage; targets BBCA standard, BREEAM Very Good certification, and RT 2012-20% energy performance. Capacity for up to 600 people, for companies and organisations seeking sustainably certified office space.
• Quai des Lys Residential buildings with ground-floor shops featuring suspended gardens with shared vegetable gardens and accessible terraces, plus a community space for residents; for families and individuals seeking nature-integrated urban living.
• Quai des Mariniers Residential buildings with shops and senior residences featuring brick and render facades with modern zinc roofing, situated along the Deûle river; for families, residents and seniors.
• Lot F Built-to-rent residential residences with ground-floor commercial activities within the Quai 22 district.
• Lot H Residential buildings with ground-floor commercial activities within the Quai 22 district.
• Lieu d'animation (Animation Space) Communal spaces for events, gatherings, and neighbourhood activities within the Quai 22 development; for residents and visitors.
• Public Park Over one-hectare public park serving as the main relaxation and recreation space for the Quai 22 neighbourhood; for residents, visitors and the wider Lille metropolitan community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Targeting BBCA standard, BREEAM Very Good certification, and RT 2012-20% energy performance for the Panorama office building
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville RenouveléecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Ville Renouvelée is a semi-public (SEM — Société d'Économie Mixte) urban developer operating in the Lille metropolitan area. It acts as one of the three lead developers/managers of the Quai 22 project, responsible for assembling the project consortium, coordinating with the municipality, and driving the urban renewal vision. Founded as a vehicle for public-private urban development.
• LinkcitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Linkcity is the real estate development subsidiary of Bouygues Construction. Present across France, it designs and delivers urban projects in close partnership with local authorities and citizens. In Quai 22, Linkcity co-develops the project and also manages the project's website and communications. It is the legal owner of the site's intellectual property (as stated in the Mentions Légales).
• NhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Nhood (formerly Immochan, the commercial real estate subsidiary of Auchan, until June 2018) is a mixed real estate developer operating in France and Europe. In Quai 22, Nhood co-develops the project alongside Ville Renouvelée and Linkcity, contributing expertise in mixed-use development and urban revitalisation. Founded in 1976.
• Ville de Saint-André-lez-LillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Saint-André-lez-Lille is the host city of the Quai 22 project. It participates in the project's conception and governance, contributes land, and is involved in co-constructing the district alongside the private partners.
• Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lille Metropolitan Area (MEL) is the governing authority for the wider metropolitan region. It contributes to the project's strategic alignment with regional mobility plans, including the future LINO public transport line on Rue Sadi Carnot, and is responsible for the broader promenade development along the Deûle river.
• Odile Guerrier Agency (Urbanist and Landscape Architect)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdile Guerrier's agency serves as the landscape architect for the Quai 22 project, notably leading the 'jardin en chantier' (workshop garden) initiative launched in spring 2020, which engaged 27 citizens, city technicians, and the developer in a collaborative ecological design exercise.
• ANMA (Architecture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANMA (Nicolas Michelin architecture agency) serves as the lead architect for the Quai 22 project, contributing to the urban design, skyline definition, and architectural coherence of the district along the Deûle riverbanks.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Altarea (Altarea Cogedim): Major French real-estate group active in retail-led mixed-use urban projects (e.g., Chapelle International). Comparable as an incumbent executing large mixed-tenure, mixed-use urban regeneration schemes in France.
• Vinci Immobilier: Real-estate arm of the Vinci group, active across French residential, office, and mixed-use development. Comparable as a tier-1 incumbent developer with similar programme mix and public-private project experience.
• Nexity: France's largest private residential and mixed-use developer. Comparable in scale, mixed-tenure housing programmes, and engagement in French urban regeneration projects including brownfield redevelopments.
• Kaufman & Broad: French residential and mixed-use developer with national footprint. Comparable as an incumbent developer focused on new-build housing across tenures and selected mixed-use urban projects.
• Icade: Listed French real-estate company active in offices, housing, and mixed-use development with a strong sustainability focus. Comparable in mixed-use urban development expertise and ESG-certified building pipeline.
• Bouygues Immobilier: Sister entity within the Bouygues group (parent of Linkcity, which leads Quai 22). Comparable as a major French residential and mixed-use developer with national reach across housing, offices, and retail property development.
• Eiffage Immobilier: Real-estate arm of the Eiffage group, active in French residential and mixed-use development. Comparable as a broad incumbent developer with mixed-tenure housing programmes and urban regeneration experience.

Direct peers

• Ville Renouvelée: SEM (Société d'Économie Mixte) and lead co-developer of Quai 22 in the Lille metropolitan area. Comparable as a public-private urban developer executing brownfield regeneration and mixed-tenure neighbourhood projects in northern France.
• Linkcity: Lead developer of Quai 22 and Bouygues Construction's real-estate development arm. Directly comparable as a French mixed-use urban developer executing public-private brownfield and neighbourhood projects of similar scale and program mix across France.
• Nhood: Co-developer of Quai 22 and former Immochan (Auchan real-estate subsidiary until 2018). Comparable as a mixed-use real-estate developer active in France and Europe, focused on urban revitalisation and retail-led mixed schemes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quai22

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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