East Montréal and Quartier Latin receive $2.3M in government funding for revitalization projects
Five initiatives aim to boost attractiveness and economic vitality in two strategic downtown sectors through infrastructure and cultural investments.
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Montréal's East End and Quartier Latin are receiving $2.3 million in government investment to support revitalization efforts across five projects designed to increase attractiveness and generate lasting economic benefits.
The Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal will receive $795,000 to accelerate revitalization in strategic sectors, while the Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles gets $730,000 to deploy a comprehensive revitalization strategy centered on creating a public plaza around the Saint-Laurent metro station and installing a luminous pathway along Sainte-Catherine Est between Saint-Laurent and Saint-Denis.
The Société de développement commercial du Quartier latin will use $650,000 to create a strong visual identity for the neighbourhood, while Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec will develop a temporary outdoor space north of the Grande Bibliothèque ($92,000) to maintain vitality during nearby construction work. UQAM is receiving $26,443 to pursue official historic recognition of Quartier Latin.
The projects aim to strengthen economic vitality, boost attractiveness and reinforce francophone identity in both neighbourhoods.
At a glance
How much funding is going to each organization?
The Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal receives $795,000; the Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles receives $730,000; the Société de développement commercial du Quartier latin receives $650,000; Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec receives $92,000; and UQAM receives $26,443.
What's happening around Saint-Laurent metro station?
The Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles will create a public plaza around the Saint-Laurent metro station and install a luminous pathway along Sainte-Catherine Est between Saint-Laurent and Saint-Denis.
What will Quartier Latin's visual identity project involve?
The Société de développement commercial du Quartier latin will use $650,000 to create a strong visual identity for the neighbourhood.
