New urban plan unveiled for Griffintown

The city of Montreal has introduced a new urban plan for Griffintown.

According to the Gazette, the plan for the former Irish working-class neighbourhood will include six new public green spaces and $93 million in infrastructure spending over the next 4 years.

The goal is to create a neighbourhood with a mix of residential units and a street scape that favours cyclists and pedestrians.

80 000 residential units and 150 000 square metres of commercial and offices spaces are to be built in Griffintown.

Executive committee president, Michael Applebaum said that when finished in 25 years the area will add $4.4 billion in value.