Axis 1: Make the protection of the environment a priority action springboard for the borough. 

For the past two decades, Saint-Laurent has focused on green and innovative development initiatives on its territory. This orientation has secured its position as a sustainable development leader on Quebec’s municipal scene. Today, the borough continues to project its willingness to protect the environment while acquiring plans and guides not only for tangibly fighting climate change, but also for protecting its biodiversity and preparing the community to transform into a sustainable green community.

These concepts are of paramount importance to Saint-Laurent’s administration due to their ability to positively and concretely influence quality of life for the population. In fact, environmental protection comprises several facets, specifically ecological, social, economic, and cultural. By using this approach, Saint-Laurent hopes to achieve balance between all these elements while satisfying the needs of today’s generations without compromising the ability of future generations to enjoy the same benefits.

Axis 2: Make Saint-Laurent an inclusive living environment where all communities are involved.

With close to 107,000 residents, Saint-Laurent presents as a cultural and social mosaic in the heart of Montréal. Its population diversity brings its share of challenges, but more importantly, opportunities to mingle and for harmonious cohabitation. To maintain this social cohesion, it is imperative to understand the needs and aspirations of the people to work together to build an engaged and inclusive community. It is with this introspective exercise that Saint-Laurent is striving to demonstrate innovation and leadership by creating a living environment that is open to the world.

Axis 3: Transform the urban framework to develop local neighbourhoods

The sprawling Saint-Laurent territory is made up of sectors with very different profiles, each with its own personality. Nonetheless, these are all interconnected by a diverse urban framework. Saint-Laurent hopes to consolidate the bonds between its sectors while also adopting an overall sustainable development approach. To do so, it is essential that the facets relating to environmental protection be taken into consideration, and more importantly, those linked to economic and social development to create neighbourhoods that satisfy the changing needs of the community.

Axis 4: Promote sustainable transit to reduce dependence on personal vehicles.

With its tremendous growth that started in the mid 20^th Century, Saint-Laurent has grown around the automobile and major highways following a trend that was the norm at the time. Several decades later, it has become clear that sustainable development is the solution when it comes to creating cities that are more resilient and welcoming. Accordingly, today Saint-Laurent is striving to offer access to greater mobility for all and to create engaging and safe multimodal experiences on its territory.

Axis 5: Develop a sustainable economy and promote access to local jobs for Saint-Laurent residents.

After a difficult year marked by a global pandemic, the economic recovery is a priority community project that must follow specific guidelines. Since more than 70% of Saint-Laurent’s territory is made up of businesses, the arrondissement de Saint-Laurent has enacted innovative solutions that are economically viable. Accordingly, a collaboration and support strategy will be introduced to preserve dynamism and effervescence while encouraging local hiring.