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Soil Rehabilitation
In many areas, real estate development is significantly hampered by soil contamination. Many sites are awaiting redevelopment due to a lack of in-depth knowledge of contamination levels and, at a later stage, effective, fast and cost-effective rehabilitation methods (see Objective 17).
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Non-residential buildings
The creation of housing units in abandoned or obsolete non-residential buildings has been underway in the central boroughs of the City for a number of years. This represents a significant percentage of the residential construction potential.
The construction of housing units in buildings and areas to be transformed will be encouraged, to the extent that they:
- Benefit from direct access to the public transportation network;
- Are located in the vicinity of existing services, public facilities and stores;
- Are far enough from nuisances or incompatible areas, or at the very least, permit the implementation of mitigation measures;
- Do not present contamination levels that are above acceptable standards for residential use.
Implementation measures
- Support the conversion of sites and buildings that can be designated for residential development, using existing or new programs. As part of this, endeavour to increase the supply of housing affordable for low- and moderate-income households wherever possible.
- In accordance with an integrated development concept, carry out mixed-use projects that include housing, retail and employment in order to successfully incorporate them with the urban fabric of neighbouring residential areas (see Objective 9).
- Adapt by-laws to encourage the conversion of institutional sites and buildings, while preserving the integrity of their heritage and landscape (see Objective 15).
- Establish a contaminated site rehabilitation program in areas to be transformed for residential purposes (see Objective 17).
- Take mitigation measures when warranted by surrounding nuisances
(see Objective 19).
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