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I know that the Sidev company owns the now defunct Ben's Deli and they plan to build a hotel....but it looks like they're moving fast!!!! Checkthis out!! http://applicatif.ville.montreal.qc.ca/som-fr/pdf_avis/pdfav5949.pdf Ben's Deli‎ - 990 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West Montréal, QC H3A 1M5 (514) 844-1000 :applause:

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:hqx-ck7UGwWsDM:http://www.locationbureau.com/images/0_old_montreal_office_space_for_rent.jpg A picture taken from a rare angle...If you're not from Montreal you might have a hard time placing this one.

Attention News Editors: $200 Million Saint-Michel Project Gets Green Light MONTREAL, Feb. 21 /CNW Telbec/ - SmartCentres announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the City of Montreal for the development of the Saint-Michel quarry. As part of the agreement, SmartCentres has agreed to purchase part of the quarry for $10 million and to work closely with community groups to encourage local hiring. This innovative development project is a first for North America. The site in question is a part of the Saint-Michel quarry, measuring a little over 350,000 square metres and divided into three levels: one at a depth of ten metres, a second at 40 metres and the third at more than 70 metres. The buildings envisaged would have a floor area of some 75,000 square metres. A public park is planned, with unique architectural features: a lookout, a network of footpaths, a bicycle path, an elevator, and a number of cliff-side staircases giving access to the site. "We congratulate the City and the local community for their vision and their commitment to supporting a unique project that should become a destination for Montrealers and visitors to our city," noted John Gardonio, Vice-President, Development, SmartCentres. "We look forward to continuing to work with them in the months and years ahead." The project will have an extremely positive impact on the borough and on the city of Montreal, including: $200,000,000 of investment, $2,600,000 in annual taxes and some $3,000,000 a year in economic spin-offs; The creation of thousands of jobs: 1,200 construction jobs, and 1,600 full-time jobs in the commercial enterprises which will occupy the centre. -A $1.6 million contribution by SmartCentres to community initiatives Studies also indicate that the project will lead to the repatriation of a significant portion of purchases that are currently made outside the neighbourhood and serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of the area. "We are committed to incorporating sustainable development practices whenever possible at every stage of the project," added Mr Gardonio. "Measures we will be looking at range from the use of non-ozone-depleting refrigerants in the HVAC units to a focus on recycling, water preservation and the use of local materials as well as the setting up of a shuttle bus to encourage public transportation use." The next phase involves public hearings organized by the Bureau de consulation with construction scheduled to begin within two years. "We have benefited over the past year from our collaboration with City of Montréal, the borough of Villeray / St-Michel / Parc-Extension and a stakeholder forum, which includes, among others, representatives of the VSMS and the CDEC as well as the feedback we received at the open houses. In moving forward our commitment is to build on this partnership." About SmartCentres SmartCentres is an enterprise which has given itself the mission of providing Canadian consumers with opportunities to save time and money: a winning formula of one-stop shopping. A leader in the field of low-cost retail sales, SmartCentres has created 185 developments in 95 different Canadian communities spread over all ten provinces; 22 of these are in Quebec. The Quebec projects represent a total investment of more than 1.2 billion dollars and a total of more than 650,000 square metres of commercial floor space. For further information: Jonathan Goldbloom, Jonathan Goldbloom & Ass., (514) 923-7779, jonathan.golbloom@jgoldbloom.ca :dizzy:

The 2 tower project was at the corner of Bleury and Sherbrooke and the promoter was Jesta Capital unfortunately it never happened 2 X 44 stories!!!!! However I'm happy with the 400 Sherbrooke at 37 stories!! :applause:

Lac Mirabel Montreal, Canada GORDON GROUP HOLDINGS Lac Mirabel, a 130-hectare mixed-use development in suburban Montreal, features a 160,000 square metre retail & entertainment shopping centre anchored by a high-end European spa, an auto test track, an aquarium as well as state-of-the-art movie cinemas. The mall is the heart of a mixed-use community featuring 800 condo units, townhomes, a high-end hotel and conference centre. Numerous lakes, forest and pathways unite the various components, allowing for four-season outdoor programming including hiking, snowmobiling and skiing. The project is located just south of Mont Tremblant, the largest ski resort in eastern North America. :goodvibes: :goodvibes:

Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Sunday, October 14, 2007 Request for Qualification Bids Opened for the Glen Campus of the MUHC October 11, 2007 The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) confirmed today that two outstanding submissions for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of its future Glen Campus were deemed receivable following the opening of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) bids. The RFQ is the first step in the procurement process towards the eventual signing of a public-private partnership (PPP) for the MUHC’s facilities on this campus. The submissions are: * Groupe immobilier Santé McGill o SNC Lavalin o Innisfree Limited o IBI Group o HDR Architecture Canada inc. o Yelle Maillé architectes associés S.E.N.C. o N.F.O.E. et associés architectes o Bouthillette Parizeau et associés Inc. o Pomerleau Inc. o Verreault Inc o Simard-Beaudry Construction Inc. o Société de contrôle Johnson S.E.C. o Les Services Énergétiques Ecosystem Inc. o Stationnement Safeway Canada Ltée * Partenariat CUSM o John Laing Investments Limited o Obrascon Huarte Lain, S.A. (OHL) o Groupe Decarel inc. o Groupe Arcop, architectes, S.E.N.C. o Genivar, Société en commandite o HKS inc. (AIA, ACHA) o Texas energy Engineers, inc. dba ccrd partners o AXIMA Services Inc. On June 27, 2007, the MUHC launched the PPP process for the Glen Campus with the support of the Agence des partenariats public-privé du Québec. “The exceptional quality of the RFQ submissions, with Quebec, North American and European representation, confirms that the Glen Campus will be a formidable showcase of healthcare innovation,” said Dr. Arthur T. Porter, MUHC Director General and CEO. “I look forward to announcing the next milestone for the Glen, and to sharing our equally exciting plans for the Mountain Campus with the community.” Next Steps A Selection Steering Committee, comprising four members appointed by the MUHC and three by the government, and seven sub-committees will evaluate the submissions based on technical competency and experience in building university healthcare centres and research facilities, financial capacity and expertise, among other criteria. On October 29, 2007, the Selection Steering Committee will submit its recommendations to the MUHC Board of Directors for approval. About the MUHC Redevelopment Project Guided by its mission and its role as the nerve centre of the McGill integrated university hospital network, the MUHC is carrying out a $1.579-billion Redevelopment Project that will help the Government achieve its vision for academic medicine in Quebec. Excellence in patient care, research, education and technology assessment will be fostered on two state-of-art campuses—The Mountain and the Glen—and through strong relationships with healthcare partners. Each LEED®-registered campus will be designed to provide patients and their families with “The Best Care For Life” in a healing environment that is anchored in best sustainable development practices, including BOMA Go Green guidelines. http://www.muhc.ca/construction'>http://www.muhc.ca/construction About the MUHC The MUHC is a comprehensive academic health institution with an international reputation for excellence in clinical programmes, research, teaching and technology evaluation. The MUHC is a merger of five teaching hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University: the Montreal Children’s, Montreal General, Royal Victoria, and Montreal Neurological hospitals and Institute, and the Montreal Chest Institute. Building on the tradition of medical leadership of the founding hospitals, the goal of the MUHC is to provide patient care based on the most advanced knowledge in the healthcare field and to contribute to the development of new knowledge. http://www.muhc.ca Contact: Judith Horrell Communications Manager MUHC Redevelopment Project 514-934-1934 Ext. 71368

En bref - CUSM: une autre étape est franchie Devoir Le Édition du samedi 13 et du dimanche 14 octobre 2007 Mots clés : candidatures, partenariat public-privé, CUSM, Construction, santé, Québec (province) Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) vient de franchir la première étape du processus de partenariat public-privé pour la conception, la construction, le financement et l'entretien du futur complexe Glen. Les candidatures de deux consortiums ont été retenues. Le Groupe immobilier santé McGill est composé de 13 compagnies, dont sept québécoises (SNC-Lavalin et Pomerleau inc., par exemple). L'autre consortium, appelé Partenariat CUSM, est formé de huit entreprises, dont trois proviennent du Québec (Genivar, Groupe Decarel et Groupe Arcorp, architectes, SENC). Les deux consortiums sélectionnés seront appelés à déposer une proposition en PPP pour ériger l'hôpital universitaire de 1,6 milliard de dollars. Au moment de mettre sous presse, les candidats pour le CHUM n'étaient pas encore connus. :) :)

PHIL CARPENTER GAZETTE FILE PHOTO After 57 years, it's bye-bye Ben's Sandwich shop is toast. Montreal landmark closed in December and now faces the wrecker's ball MARY LAMEY, The Gazette Published: Saturday, May 12, 2007 Ben's Restaurant, a Montreal landmark closed in December after a lengthy labour dispute, has been sold and will face the wrecker's ball. SIDEV Realty Corp. has purchased the three-storey building at the corner of Metcalfe St. and de Maisonneuve Blvd., from the Kravitz family. The deal is expected to close on June 18. The purchase price has not been disclosed. SIDEV plans to demolish the building and is examining various options for redeveloping the 6,000-square-foot site. One option would be to build a 12- to-15-storey boutique hotel with retail space on the lower floors, or condominiums, said SIDEV president Sam Benatar, who began discussions with the Kravitz family several months ago. Ben's Deli in 2006: The municipal tax roll pegs its value at $2.62 million.View Larger Image View Larger Image Ben's Deli in 2006: The municipal tax roll pegs its value at $2.62 million. "It's a very small site, but what an incredible location," Benatar said. His firm is also open to working with the Hines-SITQ partnership, which is planning a 28-storey office tower on the lot immediately east of Ben's. SIDEV has been in touch with the SITQ and expects to meet with the real estate development arm of the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec to see whether they can work together. His firm is not planning to sell the land, Benatar said firmly. "We did not buy in order to sell, but we are open to discussing all possibilities." A spokesman for the SITQ said he was unaware of the transaction and doubted the developer would alter its project to incorporate the Ben's property. "We are moving ahead with the project we presented publicly last October," said Jacques-Andre Charland, the SITQ's director of public affairs. The Texas-based Hines Group purchased the parking lot immediately east of Ben's in 2004. It partnered with the SITQ, a major landlord, to build the $150-million project that was to virtually wrap around the restaurant, one of the last three-storey structures along the canyon of office towers on De Maisonneuve Blvd. W. Hines has said publicly that it had hoped to strike a deal to acquire the neighbouring land, too. The Kravitz family has vehemently denied that it was ever approached about selling. The family could not be reached for comment yesterday. Ben Kravitz opened a deli offering smoked meat on St. Lawrence Blvd. in 1908. The Metcalfe St. eatery, with its wrap-around illuminated sign, opened in 1950. The current municipal tax roll pegs the property's value at $2.62 million, including $1.96 million for the land and $660,700 for the building. "There's no question of leaving the building in place. It isn't worth anything," Benatar said. SIDEV owns and manages large office and commercial properties around Montreal, including the Gordon Brown building at 400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. in the fur district, the jewellery business hub at 620 Cathcart St. and a Chabanel district property at 9250 Park Ave. It is also moving ahead with a plan to demolish the Spectrum and build a $120-million retail and office project at the southeast corner of Bleury and Ste. Catherine Sts. mlamey@thegazette.canwest.com