Montreal’s transformation began with the 2020 pandemic initiative that closed Mont-Royal Avenue to cars, encouraging outdoor shopping and socializing while adhering to health guidelines.
The initiative not only turned Mont-Royal into a vibrant pedestrian space but also led to a remarkable decline in the commercial vacancy rate from 14.5% to 5.6%.
Mayor Plante called the pedestrianized streets 'the lifeblood of Montreal's neighbourhoods,' highlighting their impact on community engagement and local businesses.
Brent Toderian praised Montreal's success, stating that such transformative urban planning would have been unthinkable in many other Canadian cities a decade ago.
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