The Chantilly eco-district continues to change. The health center located there saw the establishment of a radiology practice in December. As for housing and this health center, the project has come to an end. On the other hand, the town hall plans to install new services: hotel, restaurant, nursery, businesses… This was confirmed by Mayor Isabelle Wojtowiez during her wishes on January 11.
This new eco-districtlaunched in 2016, saw its residential part, managed by Nexity and ICF habitat, completed in 2021. With 300 housing units (divided between social housing, rental and home ownership), it already accommodates various facilities: a dry cleaner , a gym, as well as a now complete health center. The latter includes a pharmacy, a medical office, and most recently a radiology office. “The medical and radiology office brings us back from the world,” says the pharmacist. A resident agrees: “Everything is done for health here.”
The district also benefits from better integration into the city, thanks in particular to the extension of the urban transport service. “Since September, the DUC (Cantilian Urban Service) has been serving the neighborhood,” underlines Isabelle Wojtowiez, before adding: “Creating a new neighborhood is also building our future.”
Ambitious expansion projects
The city does not intend to stop there. With the purchase of an additional 5,500 m² via the Etablissement Public Foncier Local des Territoires Oise et Aisne (EPFLO), the ambition is clear: to attract an even more varied population. A nursery, a hotel and a restaurant are already planned, and discussions are underway for the installation of a public establishment. “We continue to think about optimizing this space,” specifies the mayor.
If the neighborhood offers undeniable assets, some point out shortcomings in this project. “The area is not made for small businesses, fortunately we have individuals,” complains a trader, who recalls in passing the closure of the Coccinelle express mini-market. Main problem identified: parking. “It’s a hassle to find places. People are not going to park 500 meters away to do their shopping,” laments this trader.
However, improvements have been made, such as the pay-by-hour parking system, which limits long occupancy of spaces. “Before, people took places for the day. Now, it’s already freeing up more space,” remarks a neighborhood pharmacist.
This new eco-district is part of a long-term vision for Chantilly. “It’s a 15 or 20 year project,” concludes Isabelle Wojtowiez. The objective? Transform this area into an attractive, sustainable space capable of meeting the needs of residents while integrating harmoniously into the urban fabric of the equestrian city.
