Local economic development in Montréal is supported under agreements with various levels of government based on established priorities. The city issues an annual report on its achievements.

The Laboratoire d’innovation civique pour l’expérimentation réglementaire is a participatory space that supports mobility and food security initiatives. Its objective is to help local legislation evolve in order to promote social innovation in Montréal.

The Cantine pour tous is developing an online platform for kitchen space and equipment to benefit vulnerable Montrealers. Food production organizations can increase the number of meals they prepare to feed vulnerable communities.

The Système alimentaire local et intégré à Montréal (Montréal Local and Integrated Food System - SALIM for short) helps food security organizations to source supplies and distribute more fresh, local food. By pooling food resources, the project brings local producers closer to vulnerable people.

The TD Summer Reading Club offers a range of free activities to let kids discover how exciting reading can be. Club activities take place in neighbourhood libraries, online, and outdoors all summer long.

Hundreds of free, festive, cultural activities are taking place in every Montréal neighbourhood this summer. Enjoy concerts, plays, circus and dance shows in parks, streets and public spaces.

To liven up the winter, Montréal is once again holding a snowman contest. The success of this event will surely snowball: Every time it snows, you get another chance to shine as a sculptor.

Every spring, every summer, the green and blue patrols travel across the city to raise awareness of environmental issues. Easily recognizable by their green or blue polo shirts, the squads encourage the public to take actions to protect the environment.

LocoMotion is a digital platform that facilitates bike and car sharing in Montréal’s neighbourhoods. Its objective is to reduce our dependence on individual and polluting methods of transportation and make our neighbourhoods pleasant places to live.

Do you live in Griffintown, or have a business there? Would you like to receive the latest news about the project, or would you like to contact us to make comments? Several communication methods are available.