Over the next century, the area is urbanizing slowly and after the construction of the Besançon station at the north end of Chaprais.
At the end of the 19th century, Chaprais are a dynamic that attracts modern industrial (automobile brand Schneider, for example), but the bourgeoisie Bisontine who built beautiful villas such as those of the rue de Vittel.
Despite these activities, the area retains its originality Chaprais particularly in his stand that until today, is marked by great social mix.
If the beginning of the 20th century was marked by a certain demographic stagnation after the Second World War the Chaprais found vigor.
Several apartment buildings are constructed and the remaining garden are rejected in the district of Vaite.