The Bridge-Bonaventure area: A community to revitalize
The city wishes to transform the Bridge-Bonaventure area into living and working environments, with a focus on active mobility and public transit, access to water, and an effort to enhance the area’s industrial heritage and Expo 67. The coming years could see some 7,600 dwellings built in this area.
Description of the project
Located near the river, Old Montréal and the Lachine Canal, this area, one of the gateways to Montréal, houses some of the city’s iconic structures, including Habitat 67, the Farine Five Roses sign, and Silo no 5.
Various transportation infrastructures pass through the area (rail, highway, and port infrastructures), as do distinct entities shaped by their relationship with the water (river and canal), and artificial geographical entities (dykes, docks, channels) that have constantly evolved over a period of more than 100 years.
Overview of the area’s potential
- 7,600 dwellings (including social, affordable and family housing)
- About 500,000 m2 dedicated to economic activities (6,500 potential jobs)
- At least 37 hectares of green spaces and parks
- 12 km of bike paths added
- Seven new potential connections (active transportation) to evaluate
- Addition of one REM station (to be studied)
- At least one site for collective infrastructures
Benefits for the community
The future vision for the transformation of this area is based on five major areas of action:
- An economic vocation strengthened by living and working environments that take into account the area’s spirit of place.
- Protected and enhanced historical and landscape components.
- Attractive gateways to the city with unique landscapes that enrich the experience for all users.
- Stronger connections as well as active transportation and public transit at the heart of mobility.
- Network of public spaces and emblematic sites supported by a green and blue belt.
Citizen consultations
In 2019, the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) held a public consultation on the vision and enhancement principles specific to this area.
In order to meet one of the recommendations of the OCPM, the city held a participatory initiative as well as thematic workshops. These actions served to inform its master plan and mobilize stakeholders through the establishment of a roundtable made up of key actors from the community.
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