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The City of Montreal has inaugurated its first "sponge park," Brewster Park, in Lachine.

This innovative initiative combines the development of an attractive, multifunctional green space with an ingenious stormwater management system.

This article explores the unique features of this park, its environmental, social, and potential economic benefits for the community, and how it fits into a sustainable urban development approach for the city.

Montreal's maisons de la culture are much more than simple venues for artistic dissemination

With a network of 21 establishments spread across the city, they offer a rich and varied program, accessible to all, thus contributing to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the neighborhoods.

This article explores the essential role of these institutions, based on attendance data and significant benefits for the Montreal community.

With 63 dog parks spread across 19 boroughs, Montreal is establishing itself as an increasingly
welcoming city for dog owners.

Far from being simple fenced-in spaces, these parks have become true community hubs that
promote animal well-being, human socialization, and neighborhood vitality.

This article explores how these facilities meet a growing need, highlighting emblematic
examples from Griffintown, the Plateau, and the Southwest, while emphasizing their central role
in the urban ecosystem.

The transformation of the former Bonaventure expressway into an urban boulevard is a major
project that goes far beyond simple road repair.

By creating an 80,000 m² green corridor, the City of Montreal is not only tackling heat islands
but also strengthening connectivity between neighborhoods undergoing a major transformation,
from Downtown Montreal, Griffintown to Nuns' Island.

This article explores how this project fits into a global vision of urban development, by linking to
major projects in the sector, notably the new Griffintown market, the Bridge-Bonaventure
mega-district, and developments around the REM.

In Montreal, parks are not just simple islands of greenery; they are the beating heart of neighborhoods, gathering places that reflect the diversity and needs of the community.

The Montreal real estate market experienced a particularly dynamic July 2025, marked by strong growth in sales and median prices.

The most notable trend is the strong interest in income properties (2 to 5 units), whose sales volume jumped by nearly 40% compared to the previous year.

Although single-family homes and condominiums also showed growth, the market also saw a worrying increase in real estate delinquencies, signaling financial stress for some owners

Montreal is home to 45 community centers, spread across all its boroughs.

These vibrant spaces offer sports, cultural, and intergenerational activities, as well as support for families, youth, and seniors.

Long considered a marginal subculture, the Montreal hip-hop scene has evolved
into a pillar of the creative economy and a powerful vector for cultural integration.

This article explores how this movement, extending far beyond its traditional
epicenters, contributes to the vitality of neighborhoods, employment, and the
international influence of the metropolis.

It sheds light on its impact on urban life, media, and the entrepreneurial landscape
of the entire region.

Since 2015, Jeunes Marins Urbains has been transforming the Saint Lawrence River into a space for connection, learning, and solidarity.

In 2025, the organization steps up its ecological and social transition by launching the first Maritime Mutual Aid Zone (Z.E.M.) in Greater Montreal.

A unique project in Canada is taking root in the west end of Montreal Island: Regroupement Partage grows organic vegetables on municipal land and redistributes them free of charge to families in need.