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- The areas of Montréal where employment is concentrated are quite diverse, reflecting the diversity of the City’s economy. The Ville de Montréal intends to maintain this asset and to promote public and private reinvestment in areas experiencing economic transformation, in particular those located near densely populated areas that are well served by public transportation.
- The Plan also seeks to take advantage of Montréal’s exceptional geography. The City is built on islands that are situated in the middle of a majestic river, the largest of which is capped by Mount Royal. A striking landmark in the flat surrounding landscape, this is the mountain that gives the municipality its name.
- The Plan will also preserve and enhance ecoterritories consisting of natural environments of interest, especially wooded areas, by promoting their harmonious integration with urban development.
- The City’s architecture is characterized by a wide variety of buildings, a heritage that should be maintained and enhanced. The many existing districts that display an individual neighbourhood character contribute to this richness. The Master Plan seeks to preserve their distinctive features and to promote excellence in architecture. The coherent planning of public places will ensure a more comfortable and safe pedestrian experience no matter the season. This concern also underlines the need to take advantage of the special dimension that the winter adds to Montréal’s landscape.
- The Master Plan conveys the City’s desire to ensure a healthier urban environment and the optimal use of resources. The Plan therefore supports alternatives to the individual car and supports the rehabilitation of contaminated sites as well as the introduction of mitigation measures that limit environmental nuisances in living environments and reduce the urban heat island effect.
- Finally, the Master Plan confirms the permanent agricultural zone in the western portion of Île Bizard, Senneville and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue with a total area of 20.6 km2. The intention is both to preserve the inherent characteristics of these environments and to focus development in areas that are already served by infrastructure and easily reached by public transportation, in accordance with the spirit of sustainable development.
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