A downtown innovation hub to improve worksite management

Last updated April 14, 2026
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Montréal is rolling 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.

The city is rolling out its new “Laboratoire centre‑ville” hub, an initiative aiming to explore new approaches for improved worksite planning and coordination. This pilot project aims 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.

Call for projects

From April 14 to May 1, 2026, Montréal corporations are invited to propose innovative solutions. Retained initiatives will be tested between June and September.

Proposals will be processed by IVÉO, a non-profit organization that offers support to municipalities for the implementation of innovative solution across their territories.

In collaboration with a vast network of municipal and commercial partners, the hub will contribute to innovation in worksite management and to an improved urban experience in the downtown core.