New plans to develop Montreal’s Hippodrome site into massive housing project

In Montreal, talks are once again underway to build a multi-billion-dollar real estate project on the Hippodrome site west of the Decarie Expressway. Officials from all levels of government say they’re on board to transform the vacant space into a vibrant community. But as Global’s Tim Sargeant explains, many plans to develop the land have come and gone over the years — and some wonder if this one will stick.

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