here is the project that will replace the old UGC cinema
The UGC, located near Place Wilson, is no more. Since July 2019, it is the Toulouse real estate company Heritage Case, run by the Monné sisters, who bought the building. In an interview with The Independent Opinion, the two women had their desire to make it a site at commercial vocation with offices, a restaurant and also a rooftop. Since then, things have come to fruition.
A great cultural trade to come
Caso Patrimoine has big plans for the old UGC. In two years, it will become great cultural trade. Contacted by The Independent Opinion, the Monné sisters specify that this place will host “a unique and non-food brand”. This last provision ofa total sales area of 2,975.94 m2. A large space spread over four levels, including a basement. As part of this project, the former UGC building will be destroyed and rebuilt with the exception of its facade, listed as a historic monument.
© Toulouse municipal archives
President Franklin Roosevelt Alley Number 9 is steeped in history. In the 1830s, this is where the illustrious Variety Theater became the Variety cinema before giving way to the famous UGC. It is for this reason that the Monné sisters want the future facade of the building to be inspired by its history. In addition, the Caso Patrimoine real estate project also provides for the creation of a restaurant and a roof top with green roof.
Preview of the future facade © Caso Patrimoine
Work will begin in early 2022 for a period of 2 years
This project does not only concern the building of the ex-UGC. Caso Patrimoine also acquired four buildings in lot, rue d’Austerlitz. Three of them threatening to collapse and are subject to a stopped in danger. Once rehabilitated, they have large windows intended for the sign that will be installed there.
“Still in talks“, the project promises to be under good auspices. Indeed, the departmental commission of commercial development (CDAC) of Haute-Garonne has just given the green light to establish two activities. a surface area of 5,600 m2. According to our information, the work will begin 1st semester 2022 next for a period of two years.