Tag Archives: Montréal

City describes its own urban redevelopment project as ‘ambitious’

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

We may have come full-circle. The City of Montreal recently released what it is describing as an ‘ambitious’ plan to redevelop the urban core of the city – what we ambiguously, perhaps ambitiously, call Downtown (though it for the most … Continue reading →

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Actuaries make poor urban planners

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

I can’t believe it. I’ve been stymied by light-rail. And light-rail development in Montreal has been stymied by what appears to be a near-total lack of consultation or coordination by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec with City … Continue reading →

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Expo 1881

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

Many years ago when I found myself making my way towards the Tam Tams one sunny summer Sunday and wound up in the middle of a strange festival going along the Mount Royal Avenue side of Parc Jeanne-Mance. I remember … Continue reading →

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Griffintown co-op to be rebuilt; residents offered accommodation at nearby condo project

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

Some late breaking good news. It appears the now homeless former residents of the Saint Anne housing co-op in Griffintown have caught a break after several days of devastating news. To recap, the residents were evacuated from their homes this … Continue reading →

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Tourisme Montréal actively soliciting Ripley’s to build aquarium, believe it or not.

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

A La Presse exclusive reports Tourisme Montréal is actively pursuing the Jim Pattison Group to develop an aquarium here in Montreal. Pattison owns the Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto, as well as Ripley’s Entertainment of Orlando. As Réjean Bourdeau points out, … Continue reading →

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Snowdon Theatre Fire, The Lowest Point & Social Media

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Taylor C. Noakes

Generally speaking, I’m a fan of urban exploration. However, there’s a few golden rules we should all keep in mind when it comes to exploring the secret and unseen parts of the city: don’t leave any trace behind, don’t hurt … Continue reading →

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