Neighbourhoods are changing as cities prioritize diversity, connectivity and livability

By Christina Bouchard, professeure à temps partiel I Part-time professor, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Several housing developments are currently underway in Montréal incorporating community‑scale features, including walkable streets, lively commercial corridors, galleries and public spaces.

While building on infill sites already located in the heart of established cities offers many advantages, densification projects can also present complex challenges during implementation.

Drawing on my experiences working as an urban planner and teaching governance at the University of Ottawa, let’s examine emerging trends in urban development projects.

Building a neighbourhood

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