Published on : January 31 2020
Last modified on : July 17 2025
Alert submitted by: Nicolas Coutlée
The promoter of a planned residential project consisting of 300 units (70% studio apartments) on Rue de Bleury has asked for a zoning bylaw variance to allow a building height of 25 m (the current maximum is 16 m). To satisfy the promoter, the City has already agreed to relocate an alleyway.
This project fails to properly consider the presence of the heritage residences on adjacent Rue Jeanne-Mance, and the family life of residents. The building as planned would not only cast a shadow on a large number of the residences on the block; it would also directly abut the alleyway.
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Projet Canvar2
The project was approved by the borough in 2021. Construction began in 2024 and is scheduled to be completed in 2027.
Ville-Marie
Mechanisms for protection
Urban Development
Urban landscape
Private
Lack of knowledge
Demand for land, speculation
Inappropriate/incompatible use
Canvar
Commercial
Residential
Located in an area of exceptional heritage value
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