A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF MONTRÉAL
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ore than ever before, Montréal has become the economic engine of Québec.
The city rolled out its Economic Development Strategy “Montréal Geared up for tomorrow” over a year ago, and the results have been significant. We feel that the business community is onboard with this new vision for our metropolis, a vision that is both inclusive and environmentally friendly and that places citizens at the very core of Montréal’s priorities and actions. Once upon a time in the East… The transition to a sustainable, integrated economy is underway, and it is taking hold of the East End of Montréal. This key area of our metropolis has been neglected far too long, and our administration, along with the government of Québec, acknowledges the enormous potential for the development of the area located east of Pie-IX. There are unprecedented rehabilitation opportunities for the entire district.
CITY OF MONTRÉAL
Such a transition requires, first and foremost, the decontamination of land. Furthermore, mobility must be reinvented and improved, allowing for more agile, effective and cost-efficient travel options both for people and goods. Another aspect to be considered in this transition is the enhancement of land to be developed, through massive infrastructure investments. Finally, state-of-the-art industrial activities will be necessary to propel this future area of innovation. We are sparing no effort in ensuring a harmonious and inclusive cohabitation between residential neighbourhoods and employment sectors. Because as we redevelop the vast East End territory, we also seek to improve the quality of life of the entire population by providing more green space, quality developments and improved local services. We must allow ourselves to dream in order to bring the East End to reach its full potential and to rise to our collective aspirations. The avenues put forth by the city and the provincial government will be subject to a consultation and will lay the groundwork for the ensuing action plan. I would like to invite the entire business community to help us maximize the development potential of the East End, as well as of the entire territory of Montréal. Our metropolis is doing very well economically. Let’s use this momentum to propel it to new heights!
Valérie Plante Mayor of Montréal
MONTRÉAL ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE : : 2020 EDITION
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