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Entre hier soir et tôt ce matin, il y avait 1/2 étage de complété

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/ups-to-invest-500-million-in-canada-and-create-more-than-1000-new-jobs-677548403.html Creating more than 1,000 new jobs Adding more than a million sq. ft. in facility space across Canada Setting new benchmark with half of Canadian fleet to run on alternative fuel Introducing compressed natural gas vehicles MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 21, 2018 /CNW/ - With unprecedented volume fueled by the rise of e-commerce and the growth of Canadian businesses, UPS plans to invest more than $500 million towards facility expansions and technological enhancements in Canada, adding more than 1,000 new jobs. The investment in Canada is included in the company's previously stated capital expenditures for 2018. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Abney in Toronto today to formally announce UPS's major investment in Canada at the company's global management conference, held at the Fairmont Royal York. Construction of a $125-million, 180,000 sq. ft. expansion to the company's Montreal hub, which will be UPS's first automated sorting facility in Canada, has already begun. Additional facility-based projects include expansions in the Greater Toronto Area and other parts of Ontario as well as Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. "UPS is the kind of company we want in Canada, one that invests in its people and creates better opportunities for hard working folks to get ahead. I am thrilled they will expand their Canadian operations, invest in our economy, and create so many good, well-paying middle class jobs for Canadians," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. As the first market in the company's international expansion in 1975, UPS's Canadian operations have grown to include more than 12,000 employees, 1,100 UPS Access Point locations and 63 facilities covering more than 2.3 million sq. ft. "UPS Canada is capitalizing on customer growth and solid operating leverage," stated UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Abney. "Strong returns coupled with continued customer demand create an optimal time for this investment that we expect to even further contribute to Canada's vibrant economy." In addition to optimizing the UPS Canada network through facility expansions and improvements, UPS will maintain its focus on meeting environmental sustainability goals through the use of alternative fuels and technology designed to reduce distance and fuel consumption. UPS Canada has set a goal to have 50 percent of its fleet running on alternative fuels by the end of 2018. The company has also launched a fleet of compressed natural gas vehicles in British Columbia, a first for UPS in Canada. "UPS is committed to investing in the infrastructure, workforce and technology that will help Canadian businesses grow and enable Canadian consumers to acquire their goods efficiently and sustainably," stated Christoph Atz, president, UPS Canada.

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https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/reamenagement-de-la-rue-saint-hubert-et-remplacement-de-la-marquise---la-ville-de-montreal-presente-son-nouveau-concept-damenagement-pour-actualiser-cette-rue-emblematique-677525293.html Réaménagement de la rue Saint-Hubert et remplacement de la marquise - La Ville de Montréal présente son nouveau concept d'aménagement pour actualiser cette rue emblématique MONTRÉAL, le 21 mars 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - La mairesse de Montréal, Valérie Plante, a dévoilé aujourd'hui un concept revisité dans le cadre du projet de réaménagement de la Plaza Saint-Hubert, située sur la rue Saint-Hubert, entre les rues de Bellechasse et Jean-Talon. Sylvain Ouellet, responsable des infrastructures et de la Commission des services électriques au sein du comité exécutif, Robert Beaudry, responsable du développement économique et commercial au comité exécutif, François William Croteau, maire de l'arrondissement de Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, François Limoges, conseiller de Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Alain Delisle, président du conseil et Mike Parente, directeur général de la SDC de la Plaza Saint-Hubert ont également pris part au dévoilement. « Je suis heureuse de vous annoncer que notre administration a revu et bonifié le concept de réaménagement de la rue Saint-Hubert afin d'offrir à tous les Montréalais et à toutes les Montréalaises, mais surtout aux résidants et résidantes du quartier, un aménagement de qualité et un milieu de vie attrayant. Nous profiterons de la nécessité de reconstruire les infrastructures pour propulser la Plaza Saint-Hubert dans le 21e siècle, avec une marquise moderne, davantage de verdure et de larges trottoirs. Le nouvel aménagement sera convivial et invitant. Il nous permettra de dynamiser cette artère commerçante emblématique et d'en faire un pôle attractif où la population aura envie de s'attarder et de profiter des divers commerces, restaurants et bistros », a déclaré la mairesse Valérie Plante. Les travaux d'infrastructures et d'aménagement de surface visent à mettre à niveau les infrastructures souterraines, dont les conduites d'égout et d'aqueduc, à améliorer l'esthétisme et la convivialité de la rue et à optimiser la visibilité des commerces. Le concept revu prévoit une voie multiusage pouvant accueillir véhicules et cyclistes, ainsi qu'une voie de stationnement en continu sur la gauche. Des plantations d'arbres des deux côtés de la rue, des trottoirs en pavés de béton avec bordures de granit ainsi que deux places publiques seront également au rendez-vous. Une nouvelle marquise, plus légère et plus claire, n'obstruant pas les fenêtres du deuxième étage des bâtiments, sera installée. Au total, la Ville investira 55 millions $ dans les travaux de réfection de la Plaza, soit 6 millions de plus qu'initialement prévu, afin d'offrir un aménagement de qualité aux résidants, aux commerçants et aux clients. En accord avec les commerçants et la Société de développement commercial de la Plaza Saint-Hubert, la marquise installée en 1984 et qui constitue l'emblème de cette rue commerciale sera démantelée. Le démantèlement est d'ailleurs déjà complété sur le tronçon situé entre les rues Saint-Zotique et Jean-Talon, afin de permettre aux commerçants qui le désirent d'effectuer des travaux sur leur façade avant le début des travaux, prévu au mois d'août 2018. À cette occasion, la Ville de Montréal a mis en place le programme PR@M-Artères en chantier, destiné notamment à offrir des subventions aux propriétaires de bâtiments pour leur permettre d'effectuer des rénovations. Démarche participative Dans sa volonté affirmée de faire du projet de réaménagement de la rue Saint-Hubert un chantier exemplaire en matière de concertation, de consultation et de gestion de chantier, la Ville de Montréal a tenu, depuis 2013, diverses activités auxquelles la SDC de la Plaza Saint-Hubert, les commerçants, les usagers et les résidents ont pris part. La collaboration établie avec les représentants de la SDC se poursuivra tout au long du projet de réaménagement afin d'en faire un succès.

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/iata-expands-its-montreal-head-office-operations-with-the-addition-of-key-financial-services-functions-677505073.html – Move reaffirms Montréal as a world civil aviation capital – MONTRÉAL, March 21, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it is increasing its Montréal headquarters operations with the expansion of its Financial and Distribution Services (FDS) division. The move is expected to grow IATA's employment in Montréal to more than 400 with the addition of 27 full-time jobs—some newly created, others relocated from Geneva, Switzerland. "Our decision to expand our operations in Montréal is an important strategic move for IATA. Since 1945 IATA has been headquartered in Montréal. Led by the presence of ICAO, Montréal is one of the world's great civil aviation hubs and a cost-competitive place for us to conduct our global business operations. In 2015 we moved the leadership of our Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security Division to Montréal. And this latest move will enhance our presence even further," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's Director General and CEO. IATA's mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Its 280 member airlines from 120 countries comprise 83% of global traffic. IATA's Montréal office provides critical services to the global aviation industry in areas that include safety, security, legal, training, passenger experience, technical audits and consulting. This expansion of IATA's Montréal operations is part of the creation of a Global Delivery Center (GDC) where the back office functions for IATA's Financial Settlement Systems (FSS) have been consolidated into four locations. This allows IATA to better meet increasing expectations of airlines, travel agents, and freight forwarders using the FSS, which manages more than $400 billon of industry settlements annually. "IATA's financial settlement systems are the back office of the airline industry. They facilitate the selling, reporting, and remittance procedures of IATA-accredited passenger and cargo sales agents with some 400 participating airlines. Montréal will play a key role in the GDC which also includes Beijing, Madrid and Singapore. Working together across these locations, the GDC will ensure that the airline value chain benefits from the game-changing innovation that are transforming the financial services industry," said de Juniac. "The expansion of IATA's Montréal head office will bring several high-talent professionals to the city and contribute significantly not only to the Montréal aviation hub but also to the Greater Montréal economy," notes Hubert Bolduc, President and CEO of Montréal International. "It also helps reinforce Montréal's leadership position as the third largest aeronautical centre in the world, after Seattle and Toulouse." Montréal is also home to the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Federation of Airline Pilots' Associations (IFALPA), Airports Council International (ACI), four original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) (Bombardier, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, CAE and Pratt & Whitney Canada), and over 200 aerospace companies. Other quotes "The aerospace industry is a key economic driver for our country. The industry is a leader and a source of inspiration when it comes to innovation. It provides 211,000 Canadians with highly skilled, well-paying jobs, generating more than $28 billion in economic spinoff. We are proud to support the expansion of IATA in Montréal because its presence strengthens our industry and generates $16.7 million in economic benefits. There is no doubt that the implementation of these new programs in our city will revitalize the synergy that already exists in air transportation in Montréal and create numerous high-quality jobs." − The Honorable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) "We are delighted that IATA chose to expand its activities in Montréal. It is a great testimony to the city's assets: the recognition of Montréal as a hub for the aerospace industry, the quality of the ecosystem provided to international organizations and the quality of life it provides to its employees. This decision will enable IATA to benefit from the expertise of many more qualified workers from our province. It is with great enthusiasm that the Government of Quebecsupported this expansion." − Christine St-Pierre, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie "IATA's decision to farther expand its operations in Montréal reaffirms our city as a world civil aviation capital and a cost-competitive environment where high talent professionals from around the world converge. This move will undoubtedly benefit Montréal's capacity to play an important role in aviation industry. − Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal and President of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal

AEdifica must be so proud of their work.

I thought there was a fighter jet the first time...et 7h les samedi aussi

Jesus, it took 45 years to recover from the exodus!

I agree and what's even more bizarre is that most people on this forum seem quite pleased with it.

Do you even google?

http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/fights-over-vehicles-on-mount-royal-are-nothing-new Fights over vehicles on Montreal's Mount Royal are nothing new Argument depends on how you look at transportation on the mountain — a topic that has been polarizing citizens since the horse-and-buggy era. The lookout on Mount Royal in Montreal, about 1939. Nothing arouses Montrealers’ indignation quite like debates over their beloved mountain. Nothing, that is, except debates over their beloved cars. Put the two together and you have a nearly 26,000-name petition, a 7,000-name counter-petitionand a whole lot of grumbling against Mayor Valérie Plante’s fourth-month-old administration. Controversy has been raging ever since Feb. 6, when Luc Ferrandez, the member of the city’s executive committee responsible for large parks, announced a pilot project to eliminate through traffic on Mount Royal starting this spring. Will the shutdown split the mountain in two, as opponents claim? Or is it the road itself, opened in 1958, that divides the mountain, creating danger and pollution for walkers and cyclists, as supporters say? It all depends on how you look at transportation on Mount Royal — a topic that has been polarizing citizens since the horse-and-buggy era. Women and children stroll on a road in Mount Royal Park, about 1900. Photo by Herbert Wallis courtesy of theMcCord Museum. While most Montrealers would agree that the mountain is the city’s most priceless treasure, they have a long history of arguing over how to get there. From calèches to a funicular (a railway for steep slopes), and from streetcars to automobiles, each new mode of transportation on the mountain has sparked heated debates. And somehow, those disputes always seem to ignite underlying tensions — whether it’s between rich and poor, west and east, French and English, cyclists and drivers, or urbanites and suburbanites. “The tone is so strident,” says Daniel Chartier, a landscape architect who retired from the city of Montreal in 2014, after 37 years. “People have stopped listening to each other, even though there are many things they can agree on. I read the comments on social media, and people are saying stupid things,” said Chartier, who was responsible for Mount Royal from 1991 to 2014. “What worries me is that people will say: ‘No, no, no, we want things to stay the same. But they need to change,” he said. The death of 18-year-old cyclist Clément Ouimet, who was hit by a car on Camillien-Houde Way last October, spurred calls to make the mountain safer for bikes and pedestrians. Numerous studies, including a report by the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) in 2008, have called for the drastic reduction or elimination of cars on Mount Royal. New York City recently permanently banned cars in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, after a pilot project over the summer, following years of partial bans. “Restoring Prospect Park as a car-free oasis will improve the lives of the millions who use this park today and of generations to come,” New York mayor Bill de Blasio said in October. But the consensus reached in Brooklyn seems to elude Montreal. The guiding principle in decisions on the park should be “the quality of the experience” for park-goers, said Chartier, an expert on Frederick Law Olmsted — who designed both Mount Royal and Prospect Parks. Considered the father of American landscape architecture, Olmsted designed many urban parks across North America, including New York’s Central Park and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, mostly working with a senior partner, Calvert Vaux. Mount Royal Park Road, circa about 1903. Photo courtesy of McCord Museum. Rather than taking the quickest route to the top of Mount Royal, Olmsted’s design called for the main carriage road in the park to ascend gradually, allowing visitors to experience the transition from pastoral fields, to forest, to rugged mountaintop, noted Chartier, a trustee of the National Association for Olmsted Parks. Olmsted said footpaths and roads should be screened from each other by shrubbery, to preserve the sense of being surrounded by nature. “It’s not a wild nature. It’s a nature that’s been beautified by human hands, but subtly,” Chartier said. For the first half-century of the Mount Royal Park’s existence, Montrealers wrangled over whether streetcars should be allowed to intrude on what Olmsted called the “poetic charm” of the mountain. East-end politicians said the lack of public transit excluded the working masses, who couldn’t afford to hire a horse-drawn cab — the main means of transportation in the park. But self-appointed defenders like the Parks’ Protective Association (later the Montreal Parks and Playgrounds Association), opposed streetcars, saying they would disfigure the mountain and lead to other forms of commercialization. Streetcars won out when tracks were laid from Côte des Neiges Rd. in 1924 and from Park Ave. in 1930. The rise of car culture in the 1950s prompted schemes by Mayor Jean Drapeau’s administration to “improve” Mount Royal by adding a divided freeway, giant tower, outdoor auditorium, museum and bus station. Most of those projects were never built. “There is plenty of natural beauty in the Laurentians. We don’t need it in the centre of a big city,” Paul Lambert, a prominent architect and member of Drapeau’s Civic Action League, said in 1960. Camillien-Houde Way in July 1960. Photo by Jean-Paul Gill for the City of Montreal Archives. Cars were finally allowed on the mountain in 1958, when the city built Camillien-Houde Way along the former streetcar route, blasting the former tunnel to create an open-air drive. Gazette reader Mrs. H. Wyatt Johnston was among those who protested in a letter to the editoragainst “the idea of injecting this horror into Montreal’s last refuge.” Despite the bitter battles over Mount Royal, the good news is that the park is still intact, with many of the original features Olmsted designed, Chartier said. “The lesson of history, I would say, is that people say the mountain has been incredibly attacked. But it’s not true. If you look at the size of Mount Royal Park today, it’s actually larger than Olmsted’s project,” he said. Timeline of different modes of transportation on Mount Royal 1845: On Jan. 11, 1845, 11 prominent businessmen with villas on Mount Royal petition unsuccessfully for a boulevard on the mountain, near present-day Pine Ave. They present a second petition in 1851. But the proposal is dropped, except in Westmount, where The Boulevard is built in 1880. 1852: Mount Royal Cemetery, a scenic nature park for the dead, opens on the Outremont side of the mountain. Taking a carriage drive out to the rural cemetery, just over three kilometres from the city, becomes a popular activity for tourists. The creation of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery follows three years later. 1862: On Nov. 10, Major Alexander Stevenson orders his militia to drag four cannons up to the summit of Mount Royal to fire a salute for the 21st birthday of the Prince of Wales. Stevenson, an alderman, has been lobbying the city to turn the mountain into a park, but critics say the land is too steep. So Stevenson orders his troops up the hill to prove that it is accessible. The next year, he repeats the feat. 1863: The city sets up a subcommittee on the proposed park. 1864: A report on the proposed park is submitted to city council. 1869: The city borrows $350,000 to acquire land for the park. 1872: On March 2, citizens hold an “indignation meeting” after a landowner cuts timber on 40 to 50 acres of the mountain. The controversy spurs backers of the park to redouble their efforts. 1876: Mount Royal Park opens. But critics complain that without some form of public transportation, it is not accessible to the working masses. 1885: Construction of a funicular (incline railway) from Park Ave. to the summit. “A very great convenience has been provided for the class of Montrealers to whom cheap pleasures are a necessity,” says the reform-minded Montreal Herald. 1895: A proposal by the Montreal Street Railway for a streetcar on the mountain begins 35 years of controversy. The next year, the tram company withdraws the proposal in response to public criticism. 1911-1918: The Canadian Northern Railway tunnels under Mount Royal. Even though promoters launch a real-estate venture, the Town of Mount Royal, to offset the costs of the project, the tunnel pushes the railway into insolvency. Funicular on Mount Royal Park. It once cost a nickel to ride to the top of the funicular, which was declared unsafe in 1918. 1918: The funicular is discontinued because of safety concerns. 1924: Streetcars go into service on the mountain after tracks are laid from Côte-des-Neiges Rd. to the Smith House via Remembrance Rd. (then called Shakespeare Rd.). 1930: Streetcar service from the Park Ave. side begins, following construction of a tunnel in the steep terrain. Streetcar emerges from tunnel on Mount Royal in 1933. 1958: Cars are finally allowed on the mountain with the construction of the Camillien-Houde Parkway, designed by American landscape architects Clarke & Rapuano. The new road follows the former streetcar tracks. The same year, the city inaugurates The Tempest, a miniature train on rubber wheels operating on weekends during the summer between Beaver Lake and the Chalet. It runs until the 1980s. 1961: The Park/Pine interchange is inaugurated. 1990: A plan to eliminate car traffic on Mount Royal is withdrawn amid controversy, after a front-page article in the Montreal Gazette. 2005: After decades of pressure from community groups, the Park/Pine interchange is demolished. 2008: The Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) recommends traffic-calming measures on Camillien-Houde as “the first step in a strategy aiming to completely eliminate through-traffic on Mount Royal.” It also recommends the city hold a pilot project to eliminate through-traffic on the mountain.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/residents-of-montreals-redeveloped-angus-shops-resistant-to-morechange/article38227204/ "They continue to build up the sector. With all the people, the park will be overrun on Sundays," resident Antoine Tawil said in an interview. "We're under the impression we're being invaded," said Michel Langlais-Parent, another resident.

Merci

I confirm that the cabin has been substantially raised

Excellent travail @vincethewipet Bravo!

@franktko Peux-tu nous faire un petit tour de magie en illustrant l'impact d'un tour de 36 étages svp?

http://www.brossardeclair.ca/projet-solar-uniquartier-presente-a-communaute-daffaires-de-brossard/ Le projet Solar Uniquartier présenté à la communauté d’affaires de Brossard Devimco Immobilier a ouvert ses portes aux membres de l’Association des gens d’affaires (AGA) de Brossard pour leur présenter le projet Solar Uniquartier. Les gens d’affaires ont pu s’entretenir avec l’architecte du projet Patrick Blanchette ainsi que le vice-président aux opérations et développement commercial Mathieu Bordeleau. Les participants ont également pu découvrir la maquette complète du projet de 1,3 G$, qui est situé à la croisée des autoroute 10 et 30 et face au Quartier DIX30. Le président de l’AGA de Brossard Pierre-Luc Grisé a affirmé au Brossard Éclair que «tout développement économique à Brossard est vu positivement». «Il va y avoir des retombées indirectes et directes pour les commerçants de Brossard, précise-t-il. Ce projet va créer de l’achalandage et un volume important pour les commerces de Brossard. Éventuellement, c’est près de 10 000 personnes qui vont vivre dans ce quartier.» Un milieu de vie Les travaux du Solar Uniquartier ont été officiellement lancés le 25 août. À terme, plus de 1,2 millions de pi2 d’espaces commerciaux et de bureaux cohabiteront avec plus de 2600 unités résidentielles, un parc, deux hôtels, un centre de conférence ainsi qu’une place publique. L’architecte du projet explique que le projet «s’impose comme un destination d’affaires incontournable où les entreprises bénéficieront d’un lieu dynamique et effervescent en ayant un accès direct à des espaces récréatifs, des installations sportives, des vastes terrasses, une garderie, des commerces de proximité ainsi qu’à la future gare de REM». Déjà plusieurs ententes ont été signées avec des entreprises, dont iA Groupe Financier qui établira une agence réseau. «Notre équipe de location commerciale fait face à beaucoup d’engouement et elle est en constant contact avec la communauté d’affaires, dont celle de Brossard, explique Patrick Blanchette. C’est agréable de voir que les gens embarquent dans les valeurs évoluées, vertes, sensées et connectées du Solar Uniquartier. C’est une belle marque de confiance.» Le plus grand défi d’un projet de cette envergure est de «s’assurer de la vitalité de ses composantes et l’interaction les unes avec les autres», précise M. Blanchette. «Le projet sera vivant dès le début, même s’il sera développé pendant une dizaine d’années. Nous ne voulons pas que les premières entreprises vivent sur un champ», assure-t-il. Relié au REM Le Solar Uniquartier deviendra le tout premier projet TOD (transit-oriented development) axé autour du futur Réseau express métropolitain (REM). Ce sera également le seul projet résidentiel lié par l’intérieur à une station du REM – la station du Quartier. Les occupants du projet pourront se rendre au centre-ville de Montréal en dix minutes, «plus rapidement que les habitants de plusieurs quartiers situés sur l’île de Montréal». Enjeu de circulation? Si le président de l’AGA voit ce projet d’envergure positivement, il affirme toutefois une mise en garde quant aux problèmes de circulation qu’il pourrait engendrer. «Nous avons une grande préoccupation face à cet enjeu, admet M. Grisé. À mon avis, ça devra être un des enjeux de la prochaine campagne électorale provinciale. Les infrastructures routières ne sont pas suffisantes pour alimenter un flux aussi important. Je crois même que ça pourrait être un frein au développement économique.»

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On dirait l'administration 45 avec les contradictions

Would someone be kind enough to identify this lot on google maps along with the potential tower's entrance on DLG? I can't picture it!

TO really stepped up their food game. And I agree their transport is better - more subway stations, existence of streetcars, etc. I wonder if the REM will tip the scale, I believe it should.

Little hint from Cogir that more mixed-use projects are on their way https://renx.ca/quebec-forum-tackles-students-seniors-mixed-use-housing-issues/ Mixed-use projects “are the future” Bélanger says mixed-use projects “are the future” of development but bring with them problems both large and small that are not evident when they’re designed on paper. He gives the “banal” example of a condo owner’s dog that does its business outside a multi-residential building sandwiched with condos. The condo owner doesn’t scoop up the poop. “Who cleans up the mess?” While it’s the condo board’s responsibility, it ends up being cleaned by the janitor of the multi-residential building because “it’s our image” that’s at stake and it’s a common area. Small things like that put pressures on operating budgets. Another Cogir property has 250 housing units and a 24-hour gym in the lobby that offers popular cross-fit classes at all hours. While the classes are appreciated by most tenants, the noise from the music and dropped weights can be a nuisance to others. The key to handling such situations lies in being flexible, diplomatic and listening well, he says. Despite their complexity, mixed-use projects are well worth it and their benefits outweigh their negatives, Bélanger says. Cogir is co-developing the $200-million-plus Humaniti in downtown Montreal, which combines a hotel, condos, multi-residential housing, office space and retail. “We believe very much in them,” because they can satisfy people’s needs all under one roof. “There are other mixed-use projects coming to Montreal, and I’m certain they’ll be successful.”

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tour-des-canadiens-3-another-record-breaking-condominium-project-to-break-ground-in-montreal-675537303.html Tour des Canadiens 3: Another record-breaking condominium project to break ground in Montréal The third phase of Tour des Canadiens breaks ground, the next project in Quad Windsor, Montréal's new, booming downtown community. MONTRÉAL, March 1, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - With one of the fastest sales on record, the team of Cadillac Fairview, Canderel and the Club de hockey Canadien is officially launching the construction of Tour des Canadiens 3 (TDC3). This newest standout project, which will be one of the tallest in the city, will play an integral part in shaping Quad Windsor and fulfilling the vision of a new energized mixed-use downtown core, which is expected to draw close to 6,000 new residents and 6,500 new workers within the next 10 years. Tour des Canadiens 3 – Bringing a new level of urban living to downtown Montréal From their doorsteps, TDC3 residents will have direct access to Montréal's downtown lifestyle, and will be directly connected to the métro, RESO, commuter trains, Tour Deloitte and Centre Bell by way of a new enclosed skybridge. They will also have direct access to the recently announced Réseau express métropolitain, Montréal's new $6.3 Billion light rail transit network which is expected to start service in Summer 2021. "Montréal's evolving real estate market continues to excite and attract attention due in large part to bold projects like Quad Windsor and its newest addition, Tour des Canadiens 3. Everyone who has witnessed the incredible changes that have taken place in downtown Montréal can appreciate the value and vitality created with our Quad Windsor project," explains Brian Salpeter, Senior Vice President, Development, Eastern Canada, Cadillac Fairview. "The speed at which we are breaking ground, only a few months into sales, is without precedent in the Montréal market. We take great pride in bringing our vision for Quad Windsor and downtown Montréal to life and are eager to continue with future phases in this amazing neighbourhood." According to AltusGroup, an independent real estate advisory service, it is Montréal's turn to experience record launches in the growing Canadian urban real estate market. With 1,571 presale condo units sold as of the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to 544 at the same period in 2016, there has been a 190% growth in condominium sales for downtown Montréal year over year. The Tour des Canadiens condo towers have been a catalyst for this growth. Strong immigration, unemployment rate at a record low, and a growing IT sector in Montréal are contributing factors to creating demand that is consistently outpacing supply and as such, condo sales in Montréal are expected to set new records in 2018. Cadillac Fairview is investing $2 billion to develop the Quad Windsor district, the new pulse of downtown Montréal. Distinct Immersive Virtual Experience TDC3 is revolutionizing real estate by allowing buyers one of the first opportunities to view the amenity areas through virtual reality. Visitors to the presentation centre will be able to immerse themselves in a simulated world to experience TDC3's amenities such as the "The Club", which will feature a Mediterranean-inspired indoor pool and outdoor terrace overlooking the new two-acre city park proposed at Quad Windsor. The 10,000 square foot sales office also features two new full-size model units; its grand opening to the public will be on March 3 and 4. "Our customers want to live a hotel lifestyle in the most exciting part of the city. With its unique amenities, its rich and warm common spaces and a Pocket Park similar to those found in New York City, we believe Tour des Canadiens 3 responds to the most discerning tastes," says Daniel Peritz, Senior Vice President at Canderel. "We want potential buyers to virtually experience these amenity spaces; the combination of model suites and this VR tool will give the most realistic preview possible of the TDC3 lifestyle." An Interior Design of its Own TDC3's interior design will have a distinct identity from the other phases with its warm and European-inspired contemporary aesthetic. Every unit will be infused with design elements inspired by the chic world-class hotel style that impresses travellers abroad, and makes urbanites feel at home. With an impressive two-storey lobby, its spiral staircase, marble counter and majestic fireplace, residents and visitors alike will be struck by a style that is as warm and glamorous as the suites. "We built on all the great elements that made TDC2 a tremendous success. Residents of this new tower will enjoy, both in their unit and in amenity spaces, a true vibrancy of warmth and luxury composed with a palette of classic walnut, golden oak, and urban grey," said Karine Bannon, project manager at CAMDI. "These warm shades that punctuate every unit's bright and airy interior radiate European refinement, in every season." Downtown Community and Boutique Hotel Lifestyle The ground level café, connected to the outdoor Pocket Park and open to the neighbourhood, provides a true new urban oasis anchoring the residential tower within the downtown community. TDC3 offers its own distinctive and outstanding indoor facilities that rival those of the most sought after hotels worldwide; these include a state-of-the-art fitness room, a modern games room, adaptable private party rooms, and a breathtaking 55th-floor skylounge. These welcoming and innovative common spaces that encourage collaboration and conversation will offer a one of a kind lifestyle to the TDC3 community. Another First: 12 Townhouses in the Heart of Montréal Located at the corner of St-Antoine Street West and de la Montagne Street, this third phase will introduce 12 townhouses located on the south side of the tower facing the City of Montréal's new 2-acre urban park. These rare and highly sought after urban homes represent downtown urban living at its very best. Tour des Canadiens 3 is in the new heart of downtown Montréal and in close proximity to St. Catherine and Crescent streets, Griffintown, Old Montréal and the Old Port. TDC3's 565 new units are available in various configurations with one bedroom, one bedroom and den, two bedrooms, two bedrooms and den, three bedrooms and penthouses. Starting from $358,990 for one-bedrooms, up to $1.87 Million for the Penthouse Collection Together with the sold out TDC1 and TDC2 towers, TDC3 is the only project with exclusive benefits and access to the Montréal Canadiens. Interested buyers can register now at tourdescanadiens.com for a preview appointment or visit the Sales Office on March 3 or 4 between 12-5 p.m. for an exclusive preview.

http://www.lesaffaires.com/strategie-d-entreprise/pme/les-milleniaux-de-partout-sur-la-planete-craquent-pour-montreal/600885 Les milléniaux de partout sur la planète craquent pour Montréal La métropole québécoise arrive au second rang d’un classement comparant la qualité de vie de 110 villes selon la génération montante. Logement abordable, ouverture culturelle, vie nocturne active… Voilà seulement quelques points sur lesquels Montréal n’a rien à envier aux autres grandes villes ailleurs dans le monde, à l’exception peut-être de Berlin, selon la deuxième édition d’un classement mondial annuel des villes préférées des milléniaux, effectué par le moteur de recherche spécialisé en immobilier Nestpick. Avec Montréal (2e), Toronto (5e) et Vancouver (6e) dans les dix premiers résultats, le Canada est pour ainsi dire le pays préféré des jeunes adultes, confirme par ailleurs cette étude. «De nos jours, il est possible d’aller vivre et travailler n’importe où dans le monde. Nous croyons qu’un tel palmarès permet d’en apprendre un peu plus sur ce qui permettra aux villes intéressées de se rajeunir, en attirant les plus jeunes générations», explique Ömer Kücükdere, directeur général de Nestpick. Ce classement évalue séparément des données touchant au secteur des affaires et du travail, au coût de la vie et des études supérieures, à la culture et aux loisirs, puis à l’ouverture à l’immigration et aux libertés individuelles plus générales, telles que perçues par les répondants à ce sondage en ligne. La méthodologie expliquant la pondération de ce palmarès est expliquée sur le site de Nestpick, mais ignore la représentativité de l’échantillon de répondants. Ce qu’on sait, par contre, c’est que Montréal se distingue par son volet culturel et social, plutôt que par son écosystème entrepreneurial, qui n’a pas la même réputation auprès des milléniaux que des villes comme New York, San Francisco ou Londres. «Ces jeunes professionnels paraissent peut-être plus exigeants, mais ils en redonnent aussi beaucoup au point de vue économique. Ces villes gagnent à développer leur magnétisme envers les milléniaux», assure M. Kücükdere. Les entreprises qui souhaitent attirer de nouveaux employés provenant de l'étranger peuvent aussi faire valoir ces qualités toutes montréalaises...