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I think the original status are at the Archives Nationales and copies were made for this building??
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chomedey Viva Condos (tours 2 à 8) - 12, 12, 15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 25 étages
ouaouaron a répondu à un sujet de ToxiK dans En Construction
ouf... urbanisme 101 a l'aide! -
I don't mean to be difficult, but I don't understand how the white strips are meant to be cohesive. There doesn't seem to be any pattern or continuity between the various blocks.
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A+ for the wood.
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very excited about this project. let's hope it's built with high end finishes!
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On ne réduira pas la dette sans réduire les dépenses drastiquement, et aucun parti politique ne propose un programme courageux dans ce domaine.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324425204578599533804057360.html#articleTabs%3Darticle A Move to Montreal A Texas couple's love of Europe leads them to a new life in Canada By JUDY THOMPSON When I tell people that we spend four months each year on a French-speaking island, they are puzzled. French Polynesia? French West Indies? No. Our island is in the middle of a mighty waterway in eastern Canada: the city of Montreal. With the St. Lawrence River rushing by on all sides, Montreal is a destination I've loved since 2000 when my husband, Cameron Payne, persuaded me to vacation in Quebec instead of France. I reluctantly said yes—and it was life-changing. I was smitten. I've always wanted to live in Europe, having a love of old cities, history and urban life, but gave up on it as too expensive, too fraught with language problems and too far away. On our first visit to Montreal, though, the atmosphere felt a little like Europe. The population (about 1.6 million) spoke French, food was an art form, public transportation was excellent, and the city's high-density neighborhoods were bursting with life. So in 2006 we committed to Montreal as a semiretirement refuge from Houston. (As tourists we can stay in Canada for a maximum of six months each year.) We bought a two-bedroom condominium in an old building (1906) on the Plateau, a neighborhood known for its high concentration of residents who make their living from the arts. Summers Outdoors From our doorstep, we can see Parc Lafontaine, a summer magnet for Plateau residents, children, dogs, friends, musicians, picnics and acrobats. It has two lakes, bike paths, a jogging path, an outdoor theater, a dog park and much more. For us, proximity to this park was the most important factor in choosing a home. We usually arrive in June. (Winters are inhospitable.) Summers are lived outside as much as possible. People are out and about, walking in tree-shaded neighborhoods, biking, Rollerblading, eating at sidewalk cafes, walking up Mount Royal (a hill, really, at about 765 feet, and the city's namesake) and tending flowers and gardens. Friends and acquaintances invariably ask: "But what do you do up there?" We live a simple life with no car or air conditioning and windows open—as unlike Houston as you can get. We never tire of walking around Old Montreal (some of it built in the 1700s) or visiting the Jean-Talon and Atwater farmers' markets. Life is lived close to the farm in Quebec, and these two markets put it all at your fingertips. Summer also brings festival season, which includes the Montreal International Jazz Festival in the new outdoor cultural heart of the city, Quartier des Spectacles. Montreal is a compact city; we can walk anywhere we regularly go within 30 minutes. (Our local grocer is less than a five-minute stroll.) That said, we often take advantage of BIXI, a citywide bike-sharing program. In the beginning I was skeptical that we would become BIXI users, since biking was something we hadn't done in decades. But Montreal has a strong bicycle culture, with 300-plus miles of bike paths and thousands of people pedaling to work every day. So in 2010 Cameron and I bought helmets and joined in, a decision that helps with errands, sightseeing—and expenses. The annual BIXI fee is only 82 Canadian dollars (about US$79 at current exchange rates). Even though Montreal is a French-speaking city, our experience has been that nearly everyone under 40 also speaks English, and they are friendly about it. There is a large English-speaking community located on the west side of the city, but our preference was to experience something different. So, we chose the predominantly French-speaking area. We have never regretted it. The downsides of settling in for several months each year are few. The cost of living and sales taxes (15%) are higher than in Texas. Given that Montreal is an island, summer days can be humid, and traffic in the city is complicated by many narrow one-way streets. (We also joined a car-sharing service called Communauto.) On balance, the benefits far outweigh any shortcomings. Take crime—or the lack thereof. It takes a while to stop looking over your shoulder at night while walking, but we don't do it anymore. Buyers' Market Not counting lodging (since we own our home), our living expenses for everything we do (renting cars, taking short trips, eating out, buying groceries, etc.) are about C$100 a day. Currently, a well-located older condo on the Plateau—generally, about 1,000 to 1,500 square feet—runs about C$350 to C$400 a square foot. Given the large number of new condos available in other parts of the city, the market currently favors buyers. We have spent seven summers in Montreal, and each year we see more of Quebec (and the rest of Canada), make more friends and appreciate more fully the retirement choice we made. This live-and-let-live place with so much joie de vivre and natural beauty suits us. It is a place where we live a simpler life but don't miss anything. And it feels a little like Europe. At least to an American coming from Texas. Ms. Thompson works in residential real estate in Houston. She can be reached at encore@wsj.com
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This look like a good quality project and I would argue the location is much more 'livable' than the Bell Center area. I really hope it goes up as it would only increase the appeal of the area.
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Construction: grève générale en vue, à moins d'une reprise des négociations
un sujet a répondu à ouaouaron dans L'actualité
C'est triste! Pour une fois qu'il y avait de l’activité au Québec. Ça me rappelle la grève du base-ball... Le Québec a la guigne! -
Loving the spire on top!
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C'est tellement laid! Comment est-ce qu'on peut continuer a faire des immeubles aussi moches!
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Good for him. 50% personal income tax is robbing one's hard earned dollars. Money goes where it is welcome. It always has and it always will. Until the government cuts back on its size and waste, money in Quebec will keep on fleeting.
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Belle job pour la mention du site!
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How about selling the naming rights of the new stations to companies in order to raise money?
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Memphis: You take amazing pics. Do you have a tumblr account?
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Tourisme Montréal investit 10 millions dans la croissance touristique.
ouaouaron a répondu à un sujet de yulymx dans L'actualité
I think what Montreal really needs are new attractions. In Toronto, we're building an aquarium, a world class Islamic art museum, revamping the waterfront, etc. Montreal needs big projects that would increase the offer to tourists. -
d_jeffrey: Excellente nouvelle! lol!!
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This definitely would NOT be built in the 21st! OK location but design is awfully boring.
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Industrie montréalaise des jeux vidéo et des effets visuels
ouaouaron a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans L'actualité
Ce qu'il faut c'est couper les impôts pour tous comme ça on n'aurait pas d’industrie artificiellement installée au Québec qui quitterait le jour ou les crédits prennent fin... -
This thing is HUGE! WTF is is costing 2x the price of Dallas?
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Ce qu'il manque dans le coin c'est des toits verts!!
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J'aime bien les tours étroites comme celles qu'on voit souvent a HK / NYC. Un belle addition au centre-ville.
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ville-marie Tour Quartier des spectacles (Spectrum) - 14, 33 étages (2018)
ouaouaron a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans Projets Annulés
Est-ce moi ou est-ce que ça fait très amateur de conserver les immeubles sans valeur sure Ste-Catherine? Je ne vois pas la valeur architecturale des immeubles de deux étages sur Ste-Catherine. Un projet d'une telle grandeur devrait comprendre tout le quadrilatère. N'est-ce pas a ce genre de gaffe d'urbanisme auquel que devrait s'attaque le plan d'urbanisme? Merci pour vos commentaires, -
ville-marie Waldorf Astoria Montréal - 35 étages (2007)
ouaouaron a répondu à un sujet de mtlurb dans Projets Annulés
Guys, I agree the boutique hotels are nice, but it's a question of demand from business travelers and Montreal just doesn't have the clout. While we're building the Courtyard, Toronto just opened the Trump / Shangri-La / Four Seasons and Ritz in the past year. Who cares if these are somewhat generic? It shows that Toronto can attract a lot of foreign money from investors and has the pull of a world class city with high end hotel brands. Other than Sofitel, which can barely be put at the same level as the other big chains, Montreal really lacks high end accommodation... -
Dans l'article on note: "Le moins: Certains copropriétaires pourraient avoir une partie de leur vue vers l'ouest bloquée, lors de la construction du complexe voisin." De quel complexe parle-t-on? Merci!