Push to densify housing around West Island train stations running up against local opposition
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Push to densify housing around West Island train stations running up against local opposition
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Push to densify housing around West Island train stations running up against local opposition
Description
July 11, 2023
The highly-anticipated arrival of the REM has encouraged high-density development across the greater Montreal area. Many believe that repurposing vacated or under-utilized lots into mixed-use buildings will meet the demand for local housing and encourage people to use public transit. But as Felicia Parrillo reports, while the idea looks good on paper, not everyone wants it in their backyard.
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Push to densify housing around West Island train stations running up against local opposition02:40 | July 11, 2023
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Woman opts for assisted death after years of struggling with Lyme disease02:15 | 4 hours ago
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Truck fire shuts down Montreal’s Highway 40 for hours01:29 | 10 hours ago
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Laval police investigate woman’s stabbing death00:42 | May 30, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: May 2914:18 | May 29, 2024
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McGill encampment: university holds graduation ceremonies off campus01:53 | May 29, 2024
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Suspected tornado touches down in Rigaud, Que.01:41 | May 28, 2024
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Concordia University slashes budget amid grim economic update02:25 | May 27, 2024
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Quebec court grants partial injunction against UQAM encampment02:12 | May 27, 2024
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Quebec Liberals wrap party convention, call the CAQ government ‘the worst in the province’s modern history’01:47 | May 26, 2024
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New Montreal shelter causing a stir among residents who say it’s too close to schools02:37 | May 25, 2024
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Quebec premier strikes conciliatory note, apologizes to mayors at annual conference02:00 | May 23, 2024
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Quebec study sheds light on frequency, severity of drownings among children02:02 | May 23, 2024
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McGill to see few academic associations at upcoming congress02:21 | May 23, 2024
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Triple homicide in Montreal leads to growing calls for solutions02:52 | May 23, 2024
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Thousands without power after spring thunderstorms sweep through Quebec01:42 | May 23, 2024
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New Quebec housing bill tabled to limit evictions02:33 | May 22, 2024
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Grief, outrage after triple homicide in Montreal02:01 | May 22, 2024
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Montreal brawl leads to triple homicide investigation01:34 | May 22, 2024
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Boeing anchors $415M ‘innovation zone’ in Quebec01:56 | May 21, 2024
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Jury finds man guilty in stabbing death of Montreal teen02:17 | May 20, 2024
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Canadian government unveils new plan to tackle auto theft02:28 | May 20, 2024
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Everyday Joe: Rolling the dice02:10 | May 19, 2024
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St. Laurent Boulevard gets a cleanup ahead of Montreal’s Mural Festival02:10 | May 19, 2024
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Ex-husband turns himself in in killing of 55-year-old woman in Montreal’s St-Michel district, police say00:33 | May 19, 2024
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Young athletes from across North America compete in Montreal’s Lindsay Burnett basketball tournament01:36 | May 18, 2024
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Montreal’s La Ronde amusement park kicks off 2024 summer season01:47 | May 18, 2024
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Man, 27, fatally stabbed in St. Henri apartment building: Montreal police00:23 | May 18, 2024
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Tensions on the rise at McGill encampment01:40 | May 17, 2024
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One quarter of Quebec students eligible for English-language school opt for French02:15 | May 15, 2024
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Quebec judge denies injunction request to dismantle McGill university encampment01:47 | May 15, 2024
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Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years01:22 | May 15, 2024
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Push to densify housing around West Island train stations running up against local opposition02:40 | July 11, 2023
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Woman opts for assisted death after years of struggling with Lyme disease02:15 | 4 hours ago
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Truck fire shuts down Montreal’s Highway 40 for hours01:29 | 10 hours ago
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Laval police investigate woman’s stabbing death00:42 | May 30, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: May 2914:18 | May 29, 2024
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McGill encampment: university holds graduation ceremonies off campus01:53 | May 29, 2024
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Suspected tornado touches down in Rigaud, Que.01:41 | May 28, 2024
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Concordia University slashes budget amid grim economic update02:25 | May 27, 2024
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Quebec court grants partial injunction against UQAM encampment02:12 | May 27, 2024
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Quebec Liberals wrap party convention, call the CAQ government ‘the worst in the province’s modern history’01:47 | May 26, 2024
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New Montreal shelter causing a stir among residents who say it’s too close to schools02:37 | May 25, 2024
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Quebec premier strikes conciliatory note, apologizes to mayors at annual conference02:00 | May 23, 2024
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Quebec study sheds light on frequency, severity of drownings among children02:02 | May 23, 2024
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McGill to see few academic associations at upcoming congress02:21 | May 23, 2024
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Triple homicide in Montreal leads to growing calls for solutions02:52 | May 23, 2024
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Thousands without power after spring thunderstorms sweep through Quebec01:42 | May 23, 2024
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New Quebec housing bill tabled to limit evictions02:33 | May 22, 2024
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Grief, outrage after triple homicide in Montreal02:01 | May 22, 2024
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Montreal brawl leads to triple homicide investigation01:34 | May 22, 2024
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Boeing anchors $415M ‘innovation zone’ in Quebec01:56 | May 21, 2024
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Jury finds man guilty in stabbing death of Montreal teen02:17 | May 20, 2024
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Canadian government unveils new plan to tackle auto theft02:28 | May 20, 2024
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Everyday Joe: Rolling the dice02:10 | May 19, 2024
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St. Laurent Boulevard gets a cleanup ahead of Montreal’s Mural Festival02:10 | May 19, 2024
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Ex-husband turns himself in in killing of 55-year-old woman in Montreal’s St-Michel district, police say00:33 | May 19, 2024
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Young athletes from across North America compete in Montreal’s Lindsay Burnett basketball tournament01:36 | May 18, 2024
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Montreal’s La Ronde amusement park kicks off 2024 summer season01:47 | May 18, 2024
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Man, 27, fatally stabbed in St. Henri apartment building: Montreal police00:23 | May 18, 2024
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Tensions on the rise at McGill encampment01:40 | May 17, 2024
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One quarter of Quebec students eligible for English-language school opt for French02:15 | May 15, 2024
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Quebec judge denies injunction request to dismantle McGill university encampment01:47 | May 15, 2024
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Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years01:22 | May 15, 2024
Push to densify housing around West Island train stations running up against local opposition
Description
July 11, 2023
The highly-anticipated arrival of the REM has encouraged high-density development across the greater Montreal area. Many believe that repurposing vacated or under-utilized lots into mixed-use buildings will meet the demand for local housing and encourage people to use public transit. But as Felicia Parrillo reports, while the idea looks good on paper, not everyone wants it in their backyard.
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