ZIMEYSAVER – a future for Meyrin, Satigny, Vernier
The major ZIMEYSAVER project covers more than 380 hectares and links the industrial zones of the communes of Meyrin, Satigny and Vernier. The aim of the project is to create lively, competitive business zones offering a high quality of life for both employees and local residents, and to create around 10,000 new jobs by 2030. By applying the principles of industrial ecology, the project promotes the sustainable use of land and resources and optimises the area's infrastructure and facilities.
This major development project is being carried out in close collaboration between the municipalities concerned, the Fondation pour les terrains industriels and various associations, entrepreneurs and local residents. This partnership ensures that multiple interests are taken into account and that commercial and residential areas coexist harmoniously.
Attractive and affordable spaces
One of the main challenges of the project is to create attractive and diversified land and property availability at affordable prices for productive activities. Emphasis is also placed on the skilful integration of commercial and residential spaces to create a coherent and pleasant environment for all concerned.
Optimising the transport infrastructure
Improving the transport of goods and the mobility of people is another important aspect. The planned traffic lanes and new motorway junctions will considerably improve accessibility to the area. Two high-speed bus lines will provide better links between the north and south of the region from 2024.
Quality of the environment and housing
The emphasis will be on improving the quality of the environment by creating qualified open spaces and providing new facilities for businesses and employees, such as crèches, restaurants and small shops.
The next steps
In 2024, further development of the master plan for mixed activities and the submission of planning permission for the “Bar de Montfleury” as well as the new motorway interchange. Next year will see a public review of the zoning changes and master plan for the Tuilire industrial estate, as well as the start of work on the right bank agglomeration road. By 2031, the “Montfleury bar” and the motorway interchange should be completed.
Previous achievements
The project has already succeeded in implementing a number of important milestones, including the adoption of several master plans and investment credits, as well as the preparation of future development phases. For example, the master plan for industrial and commercial zones was adopted by the State Council in May 2022.