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Brigitte W.
The heart of the project is an entirely public space, open to the entire Pointe Claire community. What would you like to see most in this space?

In today's edition of La Presse, there is an article: Protection des milieux naturels « Fin de la récréation » dans le Grand Montréal . https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/environnement/2022-04-01/protection-des-milieux-naturels/fin-de-la-recreation-dans-le-grand-montreal.php Seeing... Read more...

Thank you, Brigitte W. for your comments.

During our now 57 years in Pointe-Claire, we have worked closely and collaboratively with all levels of government. In doing so, we’ve always respected... Read more...

Peter Graham

Saying that you respect the rules and regulations is not saying very much. Neither government nor business has any track record of bringing anything but systematic ruination, degradation, and setting the... Read more...

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Wanda Holst
What do you feel the area needs the most?

My husband and I are finding it difficult to manage a large yard. Driving will become an issue as we get older. A community where we can rent a spacious condo or apartment is definitely in our plans in... Read more...

Thank you, Ms. Holst for sharing with us.
Many seniors and empty nesters face this dilemma and are looking to downsize while staying active. This project would allow you and your husband to do just... Read more...

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Ludovic Matthews
What benefits will this project add to the community?

An outdoor urban park for one which is lacking in WI. A new public forest. A first real transit/pedestrian oriented development in Quebec An indoor live show/ music hall which is inexistant in WI and or... Read more...

Thank you again Mr. Matthews for sharing your vision for the community. We share in the belief of transforming communities for a vibrant tomorrow, creating mixed-use projects that complement one another... Read more...

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Barbara Di Vito
The heart of the project is an entirely public space, open to the entire Pointe Claire community. What would you like to see most in this space?

Although the planting of trees is welcome, this space contains a high percentage of mineralized surfaces. Furthermore, the benefits of a tree canopy will only be optimized when trees reach maturity several... Read more...

Samanta P.

Thank you, Ms. Di Vito for visiting our site.<br><br>Our project is designed by Claude Cormier, a local but internationally renowned landscape architect. <br><br>The plaza is comprised of some hardscape... Read more...

Susan Weaver

Claude Cormier is a visionary and has done many public spaces in Montreal Toronto and elsewhere. I wanted to know more about the tree planting when his name was mentioned during the March council meeting... Read more...

Do you have studies about how trees can grow mature in these conditions? Trees are known to communicate between one another. They exchange water and nutriments. How will that be possible for healthy trees... Read more...

James Pratt

1 tree per 500+ square feet is hardly a green canopy. Just for comparison, I am involved with the transformation of a 15,000 sf lawn into a more diverse ecosystem. Alongside 8 existing mature trees (4... Read more...

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Marlene Smyth
What do you feel the area needs the most?

parking for the REM, preferrably multi level, so providing enough space for the other projects intended by developpers

Thank you, Ms. Smyth for you input.
As mentioned in previous responses, this project involves only but a part of the CF Fairview Pointe Claire Shopping Centre’s parking lot. And the project will also... Read more...

The parking for the REM should be provided by the developers of the REM. It would be an unfair burden for third parties to have to make up for the shortfall of the REM rollout, especially seeing as these... Read more...

Empirical data clearly states that the most effective way to increase public transit ridership and to move away from a car-centric ‘utopia’ is to generate pedestrian and active transportation friendly... Read more...

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Elizabeth Morgan
What kind of local services would you like to see included in the project? (Ex. supermarket, dry cleaner, dépanneurs, etc.)

Dog park, walking trails

We thank you for your suggestions, Ms. Morgan. Any ideas that promote active modes of transportation, such as walking, and that improve the daily lives of the citizens are always appreciated and considered.

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Elizabeth Morgan
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I would hope that the forest on the site be left wild and connected and protected to other natural areas in the vicinity. We must save all the natural areas for our grandchildren. Covering them with asphalt... Read more...

Samanta P.

Thank you for visiting our site, Ms. Morgan and sharing your thoughts with us. As previously mentioned, this project only involves part of the mall’s parking lot, between the food court and the Réno-Dépôt... Read more...

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S Vali
What do you feel the area needs the most?

No more condos. We need more parks, affordable food.

Thank you, S. Vali for visiting our site. To be exact, we are not proposing condos.

Here are some of the key features of this new community.

The Plaza
At the heart of the project is the... Read more...

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S Vali
The heart of the project is an entirely public space, open to the entire Pointe Claire community. What would you like to see most in this space?

So sick of all these condos. The area cannot handle more traffic. You will not create affordable units. Go away.

Thank you again, S. Vali for visiting our site.

Our project is in accordance with the PMAD, which is the Metropolitan Land Use and Development Plan of the Montreal Metropolitan Community which comprises... Read more...

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Paul B
The heart of the project is an entirely public space, open to the entire Pointe Claire community. What would you like to see most in this space?

I think this would be a great place for a Holiday Market where local artists could showcase their work. Who knows, maybe even a small skating rink that would encourage residents to stay active outdoors... Read more...

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David D
What do you feel the area needs the most?

I feel the area would need accommodations for people with disabilities.

Thank you again, David D. We appreciate your feedback, and this project will ensure accessibility for people with disabilities so that everyone can enjoy what this project has to offer.

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Melissa Thomassian
What kind of local services would you like to see included in the project? (Ex. supermarket, dry cleaner, dépanneurs, etc.)

An enclosed walking path or tunnel from the mall to the REM station along with lively entertainment and food trucks during the spring/summer/early autumn in the new urban space.

Thank you, Ms. Thomassian, for engaging with the site and providing insightful feedback on what you wish to see for the community. We have shared your feedback with the team and will continue working on... Read more...

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Albert N
What kind of local services would you like to see included in the project? (Ex. supermarket, dry cleaner, dépanneurs, etc.)

There really should be a sheltered route that connects the REM directly to Fairview mall. There will no doubt be a fair amount of foot traffic between the station and mall. A covered route provides shelter... Read more...

Thank you, Albert N, for engaging with the site and providing insightful feedback on what you wish to see for the community. We have shared your feedback with the team and will continue working on making... Read more...

“Safe passage” are key words here. If a tunnel from the REM to the mall is created, this area needs to feel safe to everyone. Camera surveillance or emergency phones aren’t adequate safety measures, but... Read more...

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Lyne G.
What benefits will this project add to the community?

L'idée du projet est intéressante et orientée vers l'environnement, les services à proximité, l'achat local et la minimisation des transports. Tous des points positifs pour l'environnement. Toutefois,... Read more...

Merci, Lyne G, pour vos commentaires. Ce projet continuera à mettre en évidence notre responsabilité environnementale envers notre avenir collectif durable. Nous nous efforcerons de mettre en valeur le... Read more...

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Louis L.
What benefits will this project add to the community?

Aucun avantage pour la commmunaute. Nous ne voulons pas un Montreal a Pointe-Claire. Le trafic sera abominable aux environs de Fairview, et nous avons elu notre Maire pour mettre fin a ce projet.

Thank you for your continued feedback Louis L. As previously mentioned, we are more than willing to look at the project as a whole with members of the City Council along with the City’s administration... Read more...

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