Mathieu Sparks

Verdissement de rues (Greening of streets)

Last updated June 20, 2024
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This project aims to develop infrastructures that will transform paved streets into natural spaces conducive to relaxation. It was one of the winning projects in the first edition of the city’s participatory budget.

Description

Installation of curb extensions, borders and medians with vegetation, and larger tree holes.

This project will be implemented in three boroughs, with a total budget of $1.8 million.

Benefits

  • Beautify the city.
  • Reduce heat islands and improve air quality.
  • Offer local residents spaces conducive to relaxation.

Progress update

Learn about the details of this project in each borough:

Under development

  • Location:
    • Boulevard Henri-Bourassa (East of A15)
    • Avenue du Parc, between Chabanel and Beauharnois
    • Rue Clark, between Port-Royal et la voie ferrée
    • Rue Fleury and Lajeunesse
    • Rue Legendre, between Millen et Foucher
    • Rue Fleury and de Bruchési
  • Budget: $650,000
  • Construction period: Summer 2023 (phase 1)
  • Delivery date: 2023 (phase 1) and 2024 (phase 2)

Completed

  • Locations:
    • Avenue Claude-Champagne - Completed in 2022
    • Avenue Robert - Completed in 2022
    • Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux - Completed in 2023
    • Avenue Van Horne - Completed in 2023
    • Borough’s entrance at Rockland’s viaduct - Construction in fall 2024 and spring 2025
    • Parking at Library Robert-Bourassa - Construction in summer 2024
  • Budget: $500,000 
  • Delivery date: 2022 and 2023

Completed

  • Location: Rue Ontario (between Rue L’espérance and Rue Saint-Urbain)
    • Thomas-Valin
    • Bain Mathieu
    • Place de la Création
    • parc des Faubourgs’ square
    • De Lorimier and Papineau
    • Berri and St-Denis 
  • Budget: $650,000
  • Construction period: Fall 2023 to spring 2024
  • Delivery date: 2023 and 2024
ArticleMontréal’s participatory budget: Report on the first edition (2020-2021)

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