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Possible Change in René-Lévesque Lot Ownership

Posted 13/Apr/2011 21:00:00 by Gromco

The Gazette is reporting that change might finally be afoot on the site of Downtown's most visibly underutilized space, a gigantic parking lot sitting on the southern side of the Boulevard René-Lévesque between De la Montagne and Bishop streets.

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Op-Ed: City's Biggest Projects Escape Scrutiny

Posted 10/Jun/2008 21:45:00 by Slavito

In writing about UQAM's Îlot Voyageur debacle, Henri Aubin (The Gazette) makes a much bigger point: why is it that in Montréal, the largest projects seem to escape the careful analysis and public scrutiny that are the norm for smaller ones?

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$3M Upgrade For Norman Bethune Square

Posted 03/Mar/2008 23:50:00 by Gromco

Norman Bethune Square (Rue Guy and Blvd de Maisonneuve) is about to get a two-phase upgrade, along with a section of Blvd de Maisonneuve, at a total cost of $22.4M.

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Apple Store Construction Blocks Sidewalk

Posted 21/Jan/2008 01:55:00 by Gromco

If you recently walked on the northern side St-Catherine street near Crescent, you probably noticed a massive sidewalk-blocking wooden construction shield. Pedestrians are forced on the street which is often additionally blocked by a mega-truck unloading construction parts.

It is the future Apple store, says Spacing/Montreal, so be patient and prepare to make route adjustments until this Fall (the opening date).

Vacancy Rate Returns To Normal

Posted 23/Sep/2007 19:30:00 by Gromco

Le Devoir reports that recent construction activity in downtown Montreal, which is still going strong in 2007, has resulted in a signifiant increase in rental vacancy rates...

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Ritz-Carlton To Undergo Extensive Renovations

Posted 19/Sep/2007 01:58:00 by Gromco

Le Devoir reports that Ritz-Carlton hotel on Sherbrooke Street will soon undergo extensive renovations and conversions, which will reduce the number of hotel rooms and add condo residences.

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