TERRITORIAL ANALYSIS TERRITORIAL Le Sud-Ouest 2018-19

THE TERRITORY AND ITS POPULATION Made up of La Petite-Bourgogne, Saint-Henri, Pointe-Saint-Charles and SNAPSHOT Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul, Le Sud-Ouest, although long regarded as OF THE TERRITORY ’s cradle of industrialization, is now economically diverse. New sectors like information technology, higher education, culture and artistic Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul: creation have burgeoned in the territory over the past 10 years. New The neighbourhood with the highest population neighbourhoods have also emerged as an extension of downtown, and 30,610 in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul, these include Griffintown, Les Bassins du Nouveau Havre and the former 17,055 in Saint-Henri, 14,830 in Pointe-Saint- CN workshops. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), the Turcot Charles, 15,650 in La Petite-Bourgogne. interchange, the new Champlain Bridge and its access ramps, as well as the Bonaventure Expressway represent some of the major infrastructure Significant demographic growth, particularly in in place or undergoing profound transformation. La Petite-Bourgogne With the conversion of multiple factories into office buildings and lofts From 2011 to 2016, population growth of 9% across Le Sud-Ouest (: 3%). and the construction of condominium towers and high-end apartments, several areas of the borough have seen their populations transform. There Remarkable increase in La Petite-Bourgogne, is a growing gap between new, well-off residents who want services and which grew from approximately 10,000 people in shops to meet their needs and citizens whose families have lived in these 2011 to about 15,500 in 2016. neighbourhoods for a few generations and who are finding it more and more difficult to afford food and housing. Low-income people are either Significant increase in Pointe-Saint-Charles and gradually leaving the territory or confined to specific sectors that are Saint-Henri (7% and 8%, respectively), and a stable population in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul often cut off from the rest of the neighbourhood, and these populations (growth of less than 1%). are being replaced by a better educated and more well-off pool of workers. The popularity of this sector has put pressure on real estate and caused Neighbourhoods that are quickly transforming intense speculation. These factors are rapidly changing the territory’s due to ongoing residential development and social fabric and polarizing its social structure, a situation that stakeholders major construction work in the four Le Sud-Ouest neighbourhoods are now acknowledging. Over time, both stakeholders and residents in these neighbourhoods Demographic weight of youth and seniors have developed an impressive ability to take action to encourage initiatives lower than the Montreal averages that include all populations while protecting the most vulnerable. In the Percentages of children aged 15 and under: coming years, we will see how well these stakeholders and residents can 12% in Saint-Henri, 13% in La Petite-Bourgogne, 15% in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul and Pointe- once again reinvent their neighbourhoods to reflect themselves. All Saint-Charles (Montreal: 16%). residents and stakeholders are invited to dream of what they want Le Sud-Ouest to be in the future. They can achieve this through a constant focus on Percentages of senior citizens aged 65 and over: social innovation, which has led to significant results like social housing, 10% in La Petite-Bourgogne and Saint-Henri, community clinics, legal aid, community economic development, 11% in Pointe-Saint-Charles and 16% in Ville- adapted urban development, and more. Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: 17%).

The same reality with different dimensions High rates of young adults, particularly in La Petite-Bourgogne (15,650 residents) has undergone remarkable La Petite-Bourgogne and Saint-Henri demographic growth in recent years, in large part due to the Griffintown Percentage of people aged 25 to 34 higher in residential development. In 2014, with the construction of over 6,000 Le Sud-Ouest than in Montreal (23%, compared housing units in his territory, La Petite-Bourgogne’s population was to 16%). The percentages for this demographic expected to double in less than 10 years. We are now at the halfway group are nearly twice the Montreal average in both point of this reconfiguration, which should continue on the same track. Saint-Henri (30%) and La Petite-Bourgogne (27%). This growth has come with major changes in household composition, as the number of families has slightly increased, while the number of people Poverty present throughout the borough, living alone and couples without children has doubled. The arrival of particularly among youth and seniors these new populations (who are often wealthier) has translated into a Population who lives on a low income: 31% in decreased poverty rate across the territory. However, out of all La Petite-Bourgogne, 29% in Pointe-Saint- neighbourhoods in Le Sud-Ouest, La Petite-Bourgogne is the one with Charles, and 25% in Saint-Henri and Ville- the highest concentrations of children, families and adults living on a low Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: 21%). income. This reality particularly affects children, as half of young people Poverty particularly affects youth under the age live in poverty. Le Sud-Ouest is also the territory with the highest of 18: 48% in La Petite-Bourgogne, 36% in percentages of immigrants and members of a visible minority. In fact, Pointe-Saint-Charles, 34% in Saint-Henri and two out of five residents belong to a visible minority group. 29% in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: Out of all neighbourhoods in the borough, La Petite-Bourgogne is the 23%). place where issues stemming from social transformation and urban planning are the most pressing, particularly due to the rapid development of the Griffintown sector. The priorities identified at the neighbourhood forum in March 2014 are therefore still relevant: housing, intercultural relations, heritage preservation, accessible space for community and recreation activities, and mental health. 1

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Saint-Henri (17,055 residents) has a considerable proportion of low- Seniors often live on a low income: 44% in income individuals. One out of two families is headed by a single parent, Pointe-Saint-Charles, 36% in Saint-Henri, 33% in and many people live alone, particularly seniors, 50% of whom live by La Petite-Bourgogne, and (to a lesser degree) themselves. Renters and residential mobility also post high percentages. 22% in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: As gentrification has sped up, underprivileged populations are moving 21%). into more cut-off areas in the west end, which is a “food desert” and has less access to services. Several areas in Saint-Henri have transformed in Single parenthood: a major characteristic of recent years, and gaps between well-off populations and people in a Le Sud-Ouest families vulnerable financial situation are now evident. Once largely working-class, Percentage of single-parent families: 46% in this territory now has only one manufacturing plant (the McAuslan Pointe-Saint-Charles and Saint-Henri, 45% in Brewery). A sign of the times and the profound changes affecting it, La Petite-Bourgogne and 39% in Ville-Émard– Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: 33%). today Saint-Henri is considered a neighbourhood where people go more to sleep or have fun and less where they go to work. In all neighbourhoods, high rates of people The community is currently taking action through the Opération populaire living alone d’aménagement (OPA) on a major project to convert the buildings and 27% in Saint-Henri, 26% in La Petite-Bourgogne, grounds of the Canada Malting complex into social and community space. 23% in Pointe-Saint-Charles and 21% in Ville- This factory built in the early 20th century was closed down at the start of Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: 18%). the 1980s. Although considered by some as too outdated and difficult to renovate, others feel that the Malting complex has immense development Living alone is a reality for one out of two potential for the neighbourhood’s population, i.e., for social housing, seniors in Saint-Henri, Pointe-Saint-Charles and daycare centres, local service agencies and even urban agriculture and La Petite-Bourgogne sheep farming. In addition to this major project, the community is coming Percentage of seniors who live alone: 54% in together to develop an ambitious action plan to improve the living conditions Saint-Henri, 49% in Pointe-Saint-Charles, 48% in of young people, women and residents in the west end of the neighbourhood. La Petite-Bourgogne and 41% in Ville-Émard– The goal is to support food self-sufficiency, reinforce the social fabric, Côte-Saint-Paul (Montreal: 36%). develop access to local shops and services, improve urban planning and transportation infrastructure, defend housing rights, and address precarious Highly underprivileged schools conditions related to housing and homelessness. In the primary and secondary schools of the borough’s various neighbourhoods, poverty In Pointe-Saint-Charles (14,830 residents), the socio-demographic data is indicators are much higher than the Montreal comparable to that of Saint-Henri, as both neighbourhoods have rates of average. low-income individuals that are higher than the Montreal average. The issues of this neighbourhood include a very high percentage of seniors Issues related to academic success affected by poverty. Despite significant gains in recent years, the sector still In all neighbourhoods, the percentage of children has one of the highest dropout rates in Montreal. Many families are leaving who start kindergarten without the tools they as more well-off young couples and singles are arriving, which has need to start their school careers is higher than contributed to income polarization. Local stakeholders are worried about the Montreal average (29%), particularly in La the transformation of the community, as social housing is becoming Petite-Bourgogne (45%), Pointe-Saint-Charles scarce. A study by the Action-Gardien neighbourhood roundtable indicates (38%) and Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (37%). that, while this rate was 37% at the beginning of the 2000’s, it is now close The school dropout rate across Le Sud-Ouest to 27% following the construction of about 2500 housing units for wealthier (24%) is higher than the Montreal average (21%). people. The neighbourhood continues to experience significant issues related to Pointe-Saint-Charles has a particularly high community space. Many agencies have to think about moving or doing dropout rate (33%). major work and will have to incur high costs to do so. Because of this Low education rate well above the Montreal problem, finding land or office space remains a challenge. Some new average in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul and initiatives could help agencies overcome this major shortage, which has Pointe-Saint-Charles persisted for a number of years. The community is working to preserve 23% and 20% of the population in Ville-Émard– buildings, land, and parks to provide local services in line with the needs Côte-Saint-Paul and Pointe-Saint-Charles, and incomes of residents. respectively, do not have a high school diploma In this area, many projects have come about after years of collective work, (Montreal: 17%). lobbying and initiatives. An example is Building 7, which is now accessible to the local population and has workshops, a grocery store, and rental Percentage of immigrants lower than on the space. A committee of the Action-Gardien neighbourhood roundtable that Island of Montreal, except in La Petite- focuses on food security is working hard to develop a food hub and Bourgogne advocate access to healthy diets and nutrition education for families and 34% in La Petite-Bourgogne, or the same as the isolated people throughout the territory. Other collective work in Pointe- Montreal rate (34%).

Saint-Charles aims to reach youth, seniors, people with significant limitations Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (25%), Pointe-Saint- or mental health issues, as well as low-income residents. Charles (21%) and Saint-Henri (20%) all have Gentrification has also put great pressure on the territory and the vulnerable fewer immigrants than Montreal as a whole. populations who live there. Housing, employment and transportation problems—such as access, costs, noise pollution, etc.—are key issues that Out of the entire borough, Ville-Émard–Côte- neighbourhood residents are both lobbying for and fighting against. The Saint-Paul is home to the largest number of community has focused on the north, south and Bridge-Wellington immigrants (7,600). sectors to ensure that development in these areas will improve the living conditions and mobility of all residents affected by the new construction. Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul (30,610 residents). While demographic growth has been stable since 2006, Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul remains the most populated of the four neighbourhoods as it is home to nearly 40% of the borough’s population. For most indicators, it is better to consider absolute numbers of people affected instead of percentages. The proportion of seniors is higher than in other neighbourhoods, and the number of immigrants is high, since a majority of newcomers to the borough settle in this area.

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One out of two recent immigrants who chooses In contrast to other neighbourhoods in Le Sud-Ouest, which have had Le Sud-Ouest moves to Ville-Émard–Côte- significant decreases in poverty, poverty in this area is stable, which Saint-Paul confirms the assumption that the neighbourhood has become a refuge Approximately 2,000 of the 4,000 new for families who have left other sectors of the borough. Because of limited immigrants in the borough have chosen to live in Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul. available land, fewer major projects have been developed here. However, the effects of gentrification are nevertheless felt, as the requests for The percentage of recent immigrants for all demolition permits have increased. Le Sud-Ouest neighbourhoods (from 4% to 6%) is lower than the Montreal average (7%). In recent years, the neighbourhood has taken action to adopt and implement a neighbourhood plan with ambitious goals. By targeting coordinated and Greater presence of Anglophones in Pointe- developmental housing initiatives, the community wants to ensure that the Saint-Charles, Saint-Henri and La Petite- population (and particularly vulnerable people) can access adequate, safe Bourgogne and affordable public and private housing. When it comes to education, 25% in Pointe-Saint-Charles, 23% in Saint-Henri and 21% in La Petite-Bourgogne (Montreal: 16%). community stakeholders want to work more in complementarity to promote academic success and support young people and families throughout La Petite-Bourgogne’s percentage of Allophones their children’s school careers. is similar to that of Montreal (33%). The neighbourhood has had more concrete results when it comes to More members of visible minorities in improving food security. Actions have taken the form of a local food La Petite-Bourgogne system that lets the borough’s population access free or affordable healthy 43% of La Petite-Bourgogne residents are food products, develop skills to eat a healthy diet, or grow their own food. members of a visible minority (Montreal 33%). Many of these actions are supported by Centraide through the Collective Impact Project. Neighbourhoods with high residential mobility A majority of residents in Saint-Henri (59%), La COMMUNITY DYNAMICS AND PARTNERSHIPS Petite-Bourgogne (56%) and Pointe-Saint-Charles Traditionally, Le Sud-Ouest has been a stronghold of resident involvement (52%) have moved in the past five years in community life, which makes this territory a pioneer in social (Montreal: 43%) action and innovation. The community fabric is dense and diverse, and the Number of renters higher in Saint-Henri and borough has about one hundred agencies of all types and sizes. Centraide Pointe-Saint-Charles currently supports 25 agencies and projects for an annual investment of Percentage of renter households: 71% in $3.2 million in 2018-2019. Each neighbourhood is supported by Centraide Saint-Henri, 68% in Pointe-Saint-Charles in a more or less balanced way, although funding in Ville-Émard–Côte- (Montreal: 60%). Saint-Paul is proportionately slightly lower if we account for its higher From 2006 to 2016, significant decrease in population. renters in Saint-Henri, Pointe-Saint-Charles and This support, which represents one of Centraide of ’s largest La Petite-Bourgogne (10, 9 and 8 percentage points, respectively). investments, goes hand in hand with Le Sud-Ouest’s solid and effective agencies that provide activities and services that are well tailored to the Percentages of renter households that spend too needs of the local population. Over the years, most of these agencies have much income on rent (30% and more) below the demonstrated their relevance, the quality of their services, and their ability Montreal average (37%): 33% in Saint-Henri and in to adapt to new social realities. Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul, 29% in Pointe- Saint-Charles, and 24% in La Petite-Bourgogne. Each neighbourhood has a recognized community roundtable that acts as a hub for many committees and sectoral consultation bodies. The Largest number of social and community Coalition de la Petite-Bourgogne and the Concertation Ville-Émard et housing units out of all Montreal boroughs Côte-Saint-Paul launched a mechanism to integrate different stakeholder 8,654 social and community housing units in Le networks (communities, schools, institutions, etc.). With structures that are Sud-Ouest, which is the highest number of units more focused on community membership, the Action-Gardien de Pointe- of this type among all Montreal boroughs. The Saint- Charles roundtable and Solidarité Saint-Henri are now recognized majority of these units (85%) are located in as a Corporation de développement communautaire (CDC). However, they La Petite-Bourgogne, Pointe-Saint-Charles and have indeed demonstrated that they include all community stakeholders Saint-Henri. and are collaborating with them. Each roundtable created an action plan, Out of all housing unit types, percentage of or a neighbourhood plan for some, which has raised the challenges of condos well above the Montreal average determining and evaluating the results and changes stemming from their 27% of private units in Le Sud-Ouest are actions, particularly when it comes to measuring the real impacts of condominiums (Montreal: 19%). These rates actions to improve conditions and quality of life for the territory’s most are particularly high in La Petite-Bourgogne (54%) vulnerable residents. and Saint-Henri (30%). While each roundtable has assumed leadership in its own community to tackle local issues, we can see that they are increasingly called upon to work on intersectoral problems that affect the entire borough. Given how Sociodemographic and economic data: 2016 Census, Profil the territory is currently changing, issues such as housing and community sociodémographique 2016 de l’arrondissement du Sud-Ouest, development cannot be addressed in isolation. The neighbourhood Ville de Montréal; Répartition des logements sociaux et roundtables, along with other community stakeholders, are eloquent communautaires sur l’île de Montréal, Ville de Montréal (2017); examples of this type of collective action in which stakeholders show a Québec Survey of Child Development in Kindergarten (2012), united front to promote the development of land reserves as a way to act Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’enseignement supérieur (2012-2013). on community development. Food security, academic perseverance and diversity are other issues on which roundtables and all stakeholders can work together to better meet expressed needs. Given the scope of issues currently facing Le Sud-Ouest, neighbourhoods must pool their strengths and work in solidarity. All community stakeholders are therefore invited to contribute to this effort to the best of their ability and based on their specific realities.

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ISSUES THAT ENGAGE CENTRAIDE For some years now, Centraide has provided support based on its four areas of action, which concern all communities to varying degrees. The issues and priorities for Le Sud-Ouest are as follows: — Housing and community planning Almost one third of Centraide’s investment in Le Sud-Ouest goes to the “take care of the essentials” area of action. Once again, and for the foreseeable future, we cannot separate Le Sud-Ouest from issues surrounding housing and community development. Its current transformation is affecting its landscape and population profile as well as the organization and accessibility of services. The impacts are taking concrete and sometimes very different forms in each neighbourhood. In this context, it is important to support access to adequate and affordable social housing, defend tenant rights, develop land reserves, preserve rental housing, circulate information, and get people involved in these processes. By supporting these initiatives and through citizen involvement and concrete action, Centraide would like stakeholders in Le Sud-Ouest to be recognized as significant and essential partners who can implement innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of these changes on vulnerable populations. Projects in housing and community development—ideally collective ones—will be analyzed with great care. Taking care of the essentials also means allowing the most vulnerable people to enjoy food security, defend their rights, and prevent their financial situations from deteriorating. Some neighbourhoods have identified these issues and taken specific steps, such as setting up local food systems that consist of a variety of activities. Centraide would like to use available mechanisms to support these collective, mobilizing and developmental initiatives. — Youth success In recent years, significant progress has been made for young people in terms of not only results and practices but also greater collaboration between stakeholders. While the school dropout rate across Le Sud-Ouest has decreased, it is nevertheless higher than the Montreal average (24%, compared to 21% for Montreal). In Pointe-Saint-Charles, one third of students leave high school without a diploma or certificate. At the start of their school careers, children in Le Sud- Ouest do not have the skills they need to start kindergarten, and their percentage is among the highest on the Island of Montreal. The low education rate continues to be an issue for adults as, in some sectors of the territory, nearly one out of four people do not have a high school diploma. Close to one third of Centraide’s investment in Le Sud-Ouest is devoted to stimulating child development, encouraging academic perseverance, and supporting parents and families. Centraide wants to continue supporting complementarity and coordination between the neighbourhood and school action plans while keeping on top of any emerging developmental projects. Particular attention will also be paid to strategies that aim to reach the most vulnerable children and families. — Social isolation Seniors and people living with a physical or cognitive disability or vulnerable mental health issue or who struggle to fully integrate into the life of their communities must be supported in all areas of their daily lives. Centraide will continue to support agencies that fulfill this mission, that help these people through their activities, and that demonstrate an ability to renew their practices when necessary. We also can’t forget about immigrants and newcomers, whose populations are growing. This fact must prompt agencies and communities to take a particular look at diversity in their strategies to fight poverty and social exclusion. Immigrant families often face isolation and other challenges throughout their journeys (culture shock, language barriers, isolation, discrimination, etc.). While some agencies have developed expertise in this area, others must reinforce their capacities and adapt strategies and interventions in the context of diversity. In this area, Centraide greatly encourages the transfer of knowledge and experience between organizations.

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— Caring communities Recognized neighbourhood roundtables that provide structure for INVESTMENT community work, agencies that focus on public education, FROM CENTRAIDE OF GREATER MONTREAL collective action to reach residents and promote citizen involvement, 2018-2019 and active volunteering are all factors that bring neighbourhoods to life. La Petite-Bourgogne • Amitié Soleil Developing skills and learning lessons are also part of the desire to • Centre communautaire Saint-Antoine 50+ improve our knowledge and identify changes that result from • Coalition de la Petite-Bourgogne, Quartier agency actions, both for individuals and the community. With the en santé help of its partners, Centraide has supported the implementation of • Comité d’éducation aux adultes de la various programs for agencies to increase the potential for Petite-Bourgogne et de Saint-Henri community action, help community stakeholders network, and develop practices by and for the people who need these services. Pointe-Saint-Charles Agency representatives and different community stakeholders • Action-Gardien Pointe-Saint-Charles will therefore be invited to participate in these processes. - À qui la Pointe? — A context that leads to innovation • Action-Gardien Pointe-Saint-Charles Supporting community development requires human and financial - Mobilisation citoyenne OPA resources that meet all stakeholders’ respective expectations. Le • Action-Gardien table de concertation Sud-Ouest has a solid community network that has shown how communautaire de Pointe-Saint-Charles relatively significant and long-term support can lead to the development • Carrefour d’éducation populaire de of expertise, an ability to innovate, and quality initiatives that better Pointe-Saint-Charles meet expressed needs. The philanthropic context that Centraide is • Club populaire des consommateurs de facing is complex. While difficulties sometimes arise, opportunities Pointe-Saint-Charles do as well. More and more, flexibility will be required to rise to • Madame prend congé (Centre des femmes challenges and opportunities in the coming years. To do both, de Pointe-Saint-Charles Centraide is relying on the maturity of the community and on • Regroupement information-logement de principles such as dialogue, transparency, mutual trust and Pointe-Saint-Charles (R.I.L.) collaboration. • YMCA - Pointe-Saint-Charles Community Centre The territory’s history has been marked by transformation and social innovation, and the current context requires us to imagine and Saint-Henri dream of Le Sud-Ouest of tomorrow. The changes and pressures • Famijeunes facing its neighbourhoods mean that stakeholders need to dare to • P.O.P.I.R. - Comité logement take bold action that will make an impact. Large-scale collective • Solidarité Saint-Henri projects are still possible, and the community has shown that it has the capacity and, if needed, the patience to achieve this goal. Ville-Émard–Côte-Saint-Paul • Concertation Ville-Émard et Côte-Saint-Paul • Groupe d’Actions Locales Terrain - GALT • Maison d’entraide Saint-Paul et Émard • Station Familles

Sud-Ouest agencies that serve the entire borough • ACEF du Sud-Ouest de Montréal • AlterGo Formation* • Centre d’intégration à la vie active pour les personnes vivant avec un handicap physique (C.I.V.A.) • Centre social d’aide aux immigrants (C.S.A.I.) (head office)* • Comité d’action en persévérance scolaire du Sud-Ouest de l’île de Montréal (CAPSSOM) • Corporation de L’Étincelle (Saint-Henri)* • Organisation d’aide aux sans-emploi (ODAS-Montréal) • Travail de rue/Action communautaire (TRAC)

Other agencies located in Verdun but that serve the entire Sud-Ouest borough • Auberge communautaire du Sud-Ouest • Bureau de consultation jeunesse (head office)*

* Regional vocation

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