Two projects, one vision: innovative, greener and more connected neighbourhoods

Although the two master plans are very different, they are based on a shared vision:

• to improve residents’ quality of life 
• to rethink modes of transportation and better connect neighbourhoods 
• to strengthen environmental resilience 
• to encourage innovative economic growth

Gateways: a complete, connected and resilient showcase area 

This plan covers a vast area of nearly 300 hectares, comprising four major thoroughfares—or “gateways”—that provide access to Saint-Laurent territory from the south: Alexis-Nihon, Marcel-Laurin and Décarie boulevards as well as Avenue Sainte-Croix.

It presents a bold vision by proposing to gradually redevelop industrial and commercial sites into mixed-use neighbourhoods centred around public transit and active transportation. These neighbourhoods will feature pedestrian-friendly, safe, green streets. They will also include housing, offices and community spaces as well as public facilities, services and local shops, while ensuring a harmonious variety of building heights.

The plan also calls for up to 160,000 square metres of green spaces (parks as well as biodiversity and recreation areas) to combat heat islands, improve stormwater management and provide local areas for relaxation.

In line with this vision, four key projects form the backbone of the proposal to transform the area:

• A prestigious business district along the autoroute, featuring distinctive buildings with a visual identity designs to enhance Saint-Laurent’s gateway image
• A linear park along the railroad tracks, serving as the backbone of active pathways and biodiversity, connecting the sub-sectors
• A safe, connected cycling network, including a new railway crossing north of Rue Manoogian to reconnect the neighbourhoods
• A new entrance shelter to access the Du Collège metro station and the redevelopment of the front area of the metro station for a less congested user experience

In summary, these developments will, in the long term, make it possible to:

• Accommodate 10,000 new residents 
• Generate up to 200,000 m² of business space 
• Create 25,000 m² of local retail and service spaces 
• Establish a new school and 10,000 m² of community and public spaces

Ultimately, such planning lays the groundwork not only for opening up and unifying the area in the future, but also for creating a healthy, inclusive, vibrant community centred around public transit, where neighbourhood life, work and leisure activities coexist in harmony. 

Hodge-Lebeau: Québec’s first industrial TOD 

The Hodge-Lebeau master plan proposes transforming this strategic area into an innovative, modern and sustainable industrial ecosystem centred around the new Côte-de-Liesse intermodal station. It aims to increase economic activity, modernize the industrial fabric and support the transition to Industry 5.0, while promoting sustainable mobility and accessibility for workers.

The plan focuses on four changes: 

• The creation of an innovation and mobility hub adjacent to the Côte-de-Liesse REM station, which opened in November 2025, including a public square of approximately 6,000 m² and a pedestrian and bicycle overpass above the railroad tracks 
• The densification and intensification of industrial sites 
• The transformation of the corridor formed by Hodge and Benjamin-Hudon streets for easier access to the Côte-de-Liesse REM station: one-way traffic eastbound on Hodge, two protected one-way bike lanes, widened sidewalks and enhanced tree lines 
• Shared use of facilities and services among businesses, such as parking and storage 
• An active mobility path to the east, at the heart of the mega-blocks, connecting Wright and Deslauriers streets to Rue Lebeau (a simple, shaded, safe east-west crossing)

This sector is also expected to benefit from extensive greening initiatives and climate-resilient solutions. As a result, it will become a productive intermodal hub and a showcase for Montréal’s manufacturing innovations. The objective is to serve as an inspiring model of urban and industrial revitalization, where the synergy between innovation, sustainability, mobility and quality of life shapes a productive, attractive and resilient urban environment.

A campaign to involve stakeholders

Saint-Laurent will soon be organizing information sessions and public participation activities under the slogan “In Saint-Laurent, the future is already here!”, to present the strategic directions and answer questions from residents and stakeholders.

Both master plans are available online on this website.

Today, Saint-Laurent is reaching a pivotal milestone in its development and entering a new phase in its history. Our community is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the arrival of the REM, the shift in industrial activities and strong population growth. With these two plans stemming from our strategic planning, we are laying the groundwork for future developments and improvements that will need to reflect our proposed vision: a community that is even greener, more innovative, better connected and more attractive—for both residents and businesses alike. We aim to redevelop key sites, calm down and connect streets and create high-quality public spaces so that Saint-Laurent continues to be a place where people live, work and innovate even better than before. This rigorous and coherent planning outlines an ambitious and sustainable vision for our territory, which we want to be a hub of innovation, mobility and exemplary quality of life throughout Montréal and the province of Québec as a whole.