Addington House a polarizing presence in NDG
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| September 16, 2014
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Addington House a polarizing presence in NDG
Description
September 16, 2014
MONTREAL -- Someone walking by <a href="http://www.addingtonhouse.com/" target="_blank">Addington House</a> in Notre-Dame-de-Grace would likely miss it.
Sitting on a quiet residential street corner, it looks like any other home on the block, concealing its purpose as a centre for the treatment of addiction.
It has been in its current location since 2002, and has occupied two other NDG addresses during its 25-year history.
But after residents complained to the City of Montreal, it may have to find a new address.
"The city has advised us there have been complaints from neighbours," said George Goldberger, the centre's executive director.
<blockquote><strong>"The city is asking us to relocate."</strong></blockquote>
But relocation isn't going to be easy.
The house needs to occupy a property zoned institutional in areas that are residential, as much of its strategy involves treating people in a familiar environment.
Addington House is a non-profit that charges $21,000 for a three-month stay.
"It's a homey type of atmosphere, it doesn't look like a hospital or an institution," Goldberger said.
Yet recent efforts to find a new home haven't been encouraging. Addington House recently held an open house on Montclair Street when it was trying to move into a home there.
Its potential neighbours were nonplussed.
"My neighbour over there is not happy at all. Nobody is," said Maria Luciani, who would have been a next-door neighbour.
"My [property] evaluation is going down at the end. No. I don't want it. I'm sorry."
Mischa Phillips lives near the house's current site. She said she doesn't have a problem with it being nearby, "people need help," she said.
City councillors who deal with NDG did not return calls seeking comment.
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‘Bonjour-Hi’ gaining ground in Montreal01:43 | April 12, 2019 -
‘It’s bitter sweet’: Opening night for Riverdale High School’s final play01:44 | April 11, 2019 -
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Addington House a polarizing presence in NDG| September 16, 2014
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Unhoused Montrealers facing eviction from expressway encampment granted reprieve00:58 | April 11, 2023
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The P.K. Subban foundation has raised 4 million of its 10 million goal02:17 | August 22, 2019
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South-shore family wants to publicly thank Montreal police officer02:13 | August 9, 2019
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The OSM’s 8th Classical Spree kicks off02:08 | August 7, 2019
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Apples cover Hwy. 30 after truck overturns00:26 | July 7, 2019
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‘Bonjour-Hi’ gaining ground in Montreal01:43 | April 12, 2019
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‘It’s bitter sweet’: Opening night for Riverdale High School’s final play01:44 | April 11, 2019
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Galileo school community fights forced move01:31 | April 10, 2019
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New food truck market opens at old Salada Tea Factory.01:56 | March 23, 2019
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Montreal-based nurse stranded in Haiti ‘relieved’ to be back in Canada01:54 | February 19, 2019
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Addington House a polarizing presence in NDG
Description
September 16, 2014
MONTREAL -- Someone walking by <a href="http://www.addingtonhouse.com/" target="_blank">Addington House</a> in Notre-Dame-de-Grace would likely miss it.
Sitting on a quiet residential street corner, it looks like any other home on the block, concealing its purpose as a centre for the treatment of addiction.
It has been in its current location since 2002, and has occupied two other NDG addresses during its 25-year history.
But after residents complained to the City of Montreal, it may have to find a new address.
"The city has advised us there have been complaints from neighbours," said George Goldberger, the centre's executive director.
<blockquote><strong>"The city is asking us to relocate."</strong></blockquote>
But relocation isn't going to be easy.
The house needs to occupy a property zoned institutional in areas that are residential, as much of its strategy involves treating people in a familiar environment.
Addington House is a non-profit that charges $21,000 for a three-month stay.
"It's a homey type of atmosphere, it doesn't look like a hospital or an institution," Goldberger said.
Yet recent efforts to find a new home haven't been encouraging. Addington House recently held an open house on Montclair Street when it was trying to move into a home there.
Its potential neighbours were nonplussed.
"My neighbour over there is not happy at all. Nobody is," said Maria Luciani, who would have been a next-door neighbour.
"My [property] evaluation is going down at the end. No. I don't want it. I'm sorry."
Mischa Phillips lives near the house's current site. She said she doesn't have a problem with it being nearby, "people need help," she said.
City councillors who deal with NDG did not return calls seeking comment.
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