North Downtown development

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Entry posted by John A. Rivers · December 21, 2018

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The neighbourhood of North Downtown continues to grow economically and urbanistically as you can see by a short visit to the northern part of the city business district. North Downtown is separated from its southern section by the municipal canal. This dynamic neighborhood focuses primarily tertiary activities while being more residential than the southern part of the Downtown. This year has resulted in a particularly strong urban development around the old docks which are being converted into a residential sector. Have a nice visit !

Aerial and night views of the neighborhood of North Downtown

The northern section of the business district was later urbanized than the historic southern district at the end of the 19th century. However, this neighborhood adopts the same checkerboard urban plan as the rest of the downtown. Constructions were sporadic until the beginning of the 1950s and logistic and port activities only left the area late. The urban spaces bordering Lake Omega have been the subject of a major reconversion to the residential sector.

Aerial and night views of the neighborhood of North Downtown

This year ends the main phase of the project to convert former docks into residential and commercial areas. More than five years of work were necessary to break through the new marina and complete residential buildings that adopt a resolutely contemporary architecture. The neighborhood also has several sports fields and a school.

Aerial and night views of the neighborhood of Honeguas Park

The recently completed renovations to Honéguas Park have revitalized this historic park, which delineates the neighborhood to the north. The park has undergone major revegetation while street furniture has been modernized.