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The Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) is passing a historic milestone by obtaining government authorization for the construction of a new 4,600 m² management and innovation pavilion in the heart of Montreal's Quartier Latin. Scheduled for fall 2028, this major project, developed under a social economy formula with the Société de développement Angus, combines the preservation of architectural heritage with cutting-edge infrastructure.

This journalistic analysis breaks down the financial, urban, social, and economic aspects of a structuring development for the metropolis

Urban heat islands (UHIs) are transforming the landscape of real estate development and the quality of life in the Montreal metropolis. These zones, where temperatures climb dangerously due to heavy mineralization, affect public health, the local economy, and property values.

This edition explores the nature of these islands and paints a picture of ongoing greening projects, with a particular focus on the Parc-Extension neighborhood. Thanks to targeted budgets and citizen initiatives, former asphalt surfaces are becoming new hubs of coolness and socialization, proving that thoughtful urban planning can generate real estate and social added value.

Last February, we highlighted the meteoric rise of indoor prefabrication in Greater Montreal. Yesterday, on RDI Radio-Canada, Premier Christine Fréchette announced a major financial support plan for the industrialization of housing, backed by a striking interview with Éric Bonneville of Industries Bonneville.

This exclusive update dissects the announcement, the economic and social impacts of modular construction, and how this method is becoming the spearhead of our economic sovereignty amidst the housing affordability crisis.

It is the end of an era for heavy industry and the dawn of a new one for Montreal's East End. The Government of Quebec is investing $122.9 million to acquire and decontaminate the former Esso refinery site, which has been inactive for 40 years.

This massive 7-million-square-foot property will be transformed into a mixed-use innovation hub.

On the agenda: clean technologies, artificial intelligence, and the creation of attractive living environments. This is a major urban requalification that will redraw the economic and social face of the metropolis.

On June 24, the borough of LaSalle deployed a caprine squad of 15 goats to Parc de l’Aqueduc to eradicate a patch of invasive plants. Beyond the bucolic imagery, this initiative is part of a sweeping metropolitan trend.

An analysis of an urban asset management method that substitutes fossil fuels for living biomass, redefining the financial, ecological, and social balance of green space maintenance across Greater Montreal.

Following our initial coverage in May 2025, the City of Beaconsfield is launching the community phase of its campaign for the future Cultural Centre.

Located in the heart of Centennial Park, this internationally award-winning sustainable building has already raised $1.8 million toward its $2 million goal.

Supported by 12 local associations and roughly 40 ambassadors, this project aims to foster intergenerational exchanges and community integration

After six years of complex planning, the groundbreaking for the Coulée Grou real estate project finally took place at 15 777 Sherbrooke Street East, in Pointe-aux-Trembles (PAT).

Valued at $96 million, this vast construction site will transform the grounds of the former Pignons Rouges motel—once prestigious but recently abandoned—into a vibrant and inclusive living environment.

Scheduled to welcome its first tenants in the fall of 2028, this initiative will offer 200 social and community housing units. Through its multi-party financing, environmentally focused architecture, and strong social vocation (with an exceptional proportion of large apartments for families), this project marks a crucial step in combating the housing crisis in Eastern Montreal.

One year after unveiling a strategic vision to revitalize its metro station sector, the City of Longueuil has reached a decisive milestone by selecting Groupe Montoni and Sid Lee Architecture to design "Espace Longueuil".

This major mixed-use complex will feature a 1,500-seat convention center, a 200-room hotel, 620 rental housing units (20% of which will be non-profit), and 50,000 square feet of commercial space. A comprehensive breakdown of a flagship development set to redefine the South Shore’s urban core.

The Université de Montréal’s Science Complex is entering its next great metamorphosis.

With the rollout of Phase 2—a 32,000 m² expansion backed by over $200 million in public infrastructure investments and a historic gift from the Courtois Foundation—the MIL Campus is set to redraw the map of North American scientific research.

Accommodating 2,500 new students, housing an ultra-secure high-performance data center, and mending a century-old urban divide: here is an inside look at an innovation catalyst poised to fundamentally reshape the local metropolitan fabric.

In a context where the housing crisis is hitting the metropolis hard, a breath of fresh air is sweeping through the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough. The City of Montreal has just announced a major injection of $25.1 million to create 350 affordable housing units within the Angus Technopole.

With guaranteed monthly rents between $1,100 and $1,400 and delivery scheduled for the summer of 2027, this project spearheaded by the Société de développement Angus promises to be a model of urban integration, combining social diversity, local commerce, and sustainable infrastructure