Canada Lands Company Presents its Master Plan for the Wellington Basin Area in Montréal
Montréal, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Canada Lands Company (Canada Lands) is unveiling its master plan for Montréal’s Wellington Basin sector today, to guide the development of a vibrant community that will offer new housing options, including affordable housing, as well as green spaces, waterfront access and a variety of community, commercial and artistic activities in a strategic area of the city.
A transformative new district, integrated into the community
Within the next 10 to 15 years, the Wellington Basin area will feature the following characteristics:
● The project will offer three distinct zones, creating a dynamic community: Artisans’ district, Basins’ Beach recreation and tourism area, and an innovation cluster
● Around 2,800 new homes and some 4,200 residents
● Of these, 1,000 units will be affordable and social housing, with control measures for 55 years:
○ The proportion of social and affordable housing is 55%, higher than the 40% required by the Ville de Montréal mixed metropolis by-law
(Social housing, affordable housing and housing non-profits)
● A swimming basin on the site of the former Wellington Basin
● Job creation in the Artisans’ district and the innovation cluster
● Community activity areas
● Three new parks
● Links between Wellington Basin and the surrounding neighbourhoods, such as downtown, the Old Port, Griffintown and Pointe-Saint-Charles
● Carbon-neutral urban heating network
● Recognition, commemoration and continuation of the sector’s industrial heritage
The development of this master plan is the result of a rigorous engagement process. In 2023, Canada Lands Company solicited input from a variety of stakeholders, including municipal, institutional, government, community, private and academic representatives, as well as local residents. The aim was to gather their expectations and aspirations for an inclusive project. During this process, nearly seventy community groups and experts were consulted through six types of consultation activities. An online platform was also set up to allow stakeholders and citizens to learn more about the project and get information on the various stages of the community mobilization process: For a Healthy and Inclusive Development of the Wellington Basin.
Next steps after municipal approval: Identify affordable housing developers, begin decontamination and infrastructure work, and sell the first lots in 2025.
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“We are proud to present a master plan with so many benefits for the community and we want to thank all stakeholders and residents who contributed to this process. It is the result of a major engagement effort to create a plan to transform a strategic site right at the gateway to downtown and close to many neighbourhoods and integrate it into the community. Canada Lands’ goal is to make this district a model of sustainable development that will guide and inspire future interventions in this rapidly changing area of Montréal,” said Pierre-Marc Mongeau, Vice President, Real Estate (Québec) and Old Port of Montréal, Canada Lands Company.
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About Canada Lands Company
Canada Lands Company is a self-financing federal Crown corporation specializing in real estate and development, and attractions management. Since 1995, Canada Lands has enriched Canadian communities and experiences by demonstrating the full potential of the properties it owns and operates. Canada Lands is a recognized leader in the management of tourist attractions. It operates the CN Tower and Downsview Park in Toronto, as well as the Montréal Science Centre and the Old Port of Montréal. Canada Lands strives to increase economic, social and environmental value for Canadians. It is proud to have generated over $1.2 billion in economic benefits for Canada since its inception. www.clc-sic.ca
Source:
Marcelo Gomez-Wiuckstern
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Canada Lands Company @email
