Project

A downtown innovation hub to improve worksite management

Last updated October 6, 2026
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Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Mathieu Sparks - Ville de Montréal

Montréal rolled out its downtown innovation hub to test new solutions aiming to improve worksite management, mobility and user experience in this core area of the city.

Between June and September 2026, the city rolled out its new “Laboratoire centre‑ville” hub, an initiative aimed to explore new approaches for improved worksite planning and coordination. This pilot project aimed to mitigate the impact of construction work on citizens and on mobility safety.

Affected perimeter

The perimeter covered by the hub is bounded by Boulevard Saint‑Laurent, Rue de la Commune, Rue Guy and Rue Sherbrooke.

Ville de Montréal
Perimeter of the "Laboratoire centre-ville"
  • Périmètre du Laboratoire centre-ville

Selected projects

Montreal-based companies tested innovative solutions to address one or more of the following challenges: 

  • Deploy signage systems that facilitate travel while enhancing the aesthetic quality of public spaces; 
  • Quickly identify completed or inactive construction projects where signage is still in place by cross-referencing data collected from construction sites with data on permits issued by the city; 
  • Improve delivery logistics for restaurants affected by major disruptions;
  • Identify behavioural trends near construction sites to improve travel safety in these areas.

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