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Upgrade the public realm through coherent design of streets and other public places
Public spaces convey the collective sense of belonging to the City. Since, by definition, a City is a gathering place, all sites accessible to the public - parks, plazas and streets - represent its most valuable asset.
Coherent design of the public realm means that streets, sidewalks, parks, plazas and squares must be designed to be comfortable, safe and pleasant areas to visit in every season, especially for pedestrians. Some areas of Montréal still reflect a lack of care for public spaces and therefore project a tarnished image. In some cases, these areas represent an environment that has little regard for the comfort and safety of pedestrians, especially those with limited mobility.
In order to ensure that public spaces contribute to the definition of Montréal's urban landscape, the City intends to enhance the quality of the public realm. It also emphasizes the importance of pedestrians in the City and intends to encourage pedestrian travel through better design of public spaces.
The Plan sets forth two actions relative to the public realm through coherent design of streets and other public places:
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Facilitate travel between different areas of the City by establishing new public transportation services
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Promote pedestrian travel through improved public space design
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