Panattoni Realizes Largest City Dock Project in Neuss

With the City Dock Neuss, the developer of logistics, industrial, and commercial properties, Panattoni, is redefining its own standards and realizing the largest project of its City Dock concept to date in North Rhine-Westphalia. In a central location in the city of Neuss, on a part of the site of the US corporation 3M, a modern business park is being developed in close and constructive coordination with the city of Neuss, which combines the requirements for small-scale commercial use with a forward-looking ESG approach.

(Hamburg/Neuss) The approximately 85,500 m² large plot is located in the Hammfeld district, just a few minutes’ drive from Düsseldorf. Panattoni plans to develop a new City Dock on the site with around 32,600 m² of hall and flexible usable space, as well as about 6,500 m² of office space on the mezzanine, along with 272 car and 152 bicycle parking spaces. The implementation will take place in two construction phases. Initially, the western part will be built, followed by the realization of the eastern section.

Panattoni is developing the site after a long and multifaceted acquisition process. In a collaborative partnership with the city of Neuss over nearly a year, a viable concept was developed that includes both the subdivision of the property and an early and detailed planning of the necessary relocation of supply lines. The subsequent building permit request was positively approved by the city.

Creating Urban Economic Spaces

With the City Dock Neuss, Panattoni aims to create urban economic spaces that are both functionally and ecologically sustainable. The existing office building and parking spaces on the site will be demolished. A certification according to the DGNB Gold standard is being pursued for the new construction. Among other things, the use of an air-water heat pump in the office area and an air-air heat pump for the halls is planned. The energy produced by the planned photovoltaic system can be fed into the grid or used directly by future tenants. Rainwater will be collected through cisterns and provided for the operation of sanitary areas. Two spacious wellbeing areas will enhance the quality of stay for employees. In addition, each of the 22 rental units on the site will be equipped with its own double charging station for electric vehicles.

Well Accessible by All Means of Transport

The City Dock Neuss is easily accessible by car, public transport, and bicycle. It is particularly interesting for small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, and companies in the light industrial sector. The completion of the project is planned for mid-2027, depending on the granting of the building permit. Currently, the start of construction is scheduled for October 2025.

The city of Neuss explicitly welcomes the development and sees the implementation of the City Dock as an important signal for the economic location. “The collaboration with Panattoni has been constructive and solution-oriented from the very beginning. We are pleased to be able to implement a sustainable and future-oriented concept in a central location and in direct proximity to 3M together with the developer,” says Reiner Breuer, Mayor of the city of Neuss.

Ideal Location for the Largest City Dock Project

Fred-Markus Bohne, Managing Partner at Panattoni Germany and Austria, also emphasizes the significance of the project: “For the revitalization of the site, we have presented ourselves as a reliable partner and thus secured the ideal location for our largest City Dock project to date. The City Dock Neuss is a successful example of interdisciplinary cooperation and strategic urban development.”

Photo: © Panattoni