1 Executive Summary the Namur–De La Savane (NDLS)

Namur-Hippodrome Public Consultation Submission Oroboro Executive Summary The Namur–De la Savane (NDLS) sector is entering a period of substantial transformation, moving from a predominantly low-density commercial and industrial sector to a higher-density residential and mixed-use community. The planned and ongoing redevelopment and zoning changes within the sector could result in approximately 45,000 new residents and more than 400,000 m2 of commercial and retail space over the next 15 years. In its current state, the sector is ill-prepared to accommodate this projected growth. Existing transport networks and land use patterns have created a fragmented area that prioritizes private automobile use, fosters unpleasant conditions for residents and visitors alike and will provide inadequate social amenities, such as schools and parks, for tens of thousands of new residents. The sector’s physical fragmentation is a concrete manifestation of historical planning and political decisions and divisions that render a new, coordinated planning approach crucial to ensure that the scale and pace of new developments meet the current and future needs, visions and aspirations of diverse communities. We prepared a Coordinated Concept Plan (CCP), with a unified vision and guiding principles which can serve as a tool to encourage future dialogue and collaboration between the sector’s multiple stakeholders. The CCP includes strategies to address the challenges posed by both transportation and land use issues, with detailed interventions, informed by real-world case studies, presented as examples showcasing the impact of these strategies. The city of Montreal’s objective for prioritizing active transportation and creating a mixed-use complete neighbourhood with a significant social and affordable housing component at the Namur-Hippodrome site are commendable. We are encouraged by the ongoing public consultation and planning initiatives by the City of Montreal for the Namur-Hippodrome sector and areas beyond, including the Namur metro station. Providing better active and public transport links between this critical transportation asset and the Hippodrome site is essential. However, given the large-scale changes in the surrounding areas including the RoyalMount development among others, the city should also prioritize stakeholder and jurisdictional collaboration with neighbouring municipalities and other private and public actors. This regional perspective will support the city’s strategies for the Namur-Hippodrome sector, while also benefiting residents, workers and visitors to other areas within the NDLS sector. This approach will require new tools for collective decision-making that would benefit the entire NDLS sector instead of the prevalent pattern of individual enclaves of development in the area. We would like to present a brief synopsis of five key strategies or recommendations which would benefit the Namur-Hippodrome sector planning process. These strategies would benefit the Namur-Hippodrome planning initiative while expanding its focus within the larger context of the NDLS sector. Active green network – a continuous network with multiple axis and uses to support active transportation and biodiversity that can improve environmental quality and connect upcoming developments within and beyond the NDLS sector. February 6, 2020 1 Namur-Hippodrome Public Consultation Submission Oroboro Electric-based transportation network – a cost-effective and aesthetic option that will create a unique identity and character for the sector, while also improving public transit service and access, concentrating and promoting economic development along growth corridors. Social Infrastructure – securing land, infrastructure, and funding for schools, parks, and community centres before NDLS land values increase. Permeability across large barriers – A series of underpasses along the A-40 and the CP train tracks connecting active transport networks and creating more inviting public spaces in underutilized areas by repurposing existing infrastructure. Decking over Décarie – creating a ‘roof’ over a portion of the expressway to mitigate noise and air pollution, improve safety and aesthetics, and provide new green and public space. About Oroboro: Oroboro consists of nine second-year urban planning graduate students at McGill University. Combining our wide range of cultural, educational and professional backgrounds, we completed a detailed analysis of transportation and land use trends and presented a Coordinated Concept Plan for the NDLS sector to the City of Côte Saint-Luc and the borough of Saint-Laurent, who were our clients as part of a studio project between September to December 2019. February 6, 2020 2 Situational Report Namur – De la Savane November 2019 November 8, 2019 Attn: Ms. Tanya Abramovitch Attn: Mr. Rafik Salama City Manager Conseiller en planification City of Côte Saint-Luc Borough of Saint-Laurent 5801 Cavendish Blvd 777 Marcel-Laurin Blvd Côte Saint-Luc, QC Saint-Laurent, QC H4W 3C3 H4M 2M7 Subject: Submission of the Namur – De la Savane Situational Report Dear Ms. Abramovitch & Mr. Salama: In accordance with the terms of our mandate, the Oroboro team is pleased to present the Situational Report of the Namur – De la Savane sector. The report is based on a thorough examination of previous studies conducted for the sector and the many projects that are set to shape its future. We also assessed the sector’s land-use and transportation challenges by analyzing multiple sources of data and the respective administrations’ policies and bylaws. Finally, we visited the sector on multiple occasions to conduct a series of public consultations, collect field data, and carry out on-site observations. We complemented our findings with preliminary concept visions for the future of the sector and the key challenges that will need to be addressed. To show how these visions might be implemented, we conclude by pre- senting case studies that illustrate relevant best practices in urban development and planning. The situational report will be the foundation on which we will build the coordinated concept plan for the sector. Further discussions with you and the sector’s other stakeholders will enable us to develop a long-range planning vision that unifies the interests of all concerned parties. We look forward to discussing with you about the further details of these visions that will ensure sustainable vitality for the Namur – De la Savane sector. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, The Oroboro team School of Urban Planning McGill University Montreal, QC Room 400 Macdonald-Harrington Building 815 rue Sherbrooke Ouest Montréal (Québec) Canada, H3A 0C2 Tel.: 514 398 4075 Fax: 514 398 8376 Contents Executive Summary ��1 Introduction ��7 Evolution of Namur-De la Savane ��10 History of the NDLS Sector � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �10 Political and Jurisdictional Boundaries � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �12 Population and Land Use: Today and Tomorrow ��15 Population Poised for Growth � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �15 Socio-Demographic Profile of Current Residents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �18 Land Use and Environment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �22 Social Infrastructure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �24 Diagnosis of the NDLS sector � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �26 NDLS’ TRANSPORT TODAY ��31 Current Context � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �31 Existing and Impending Transportation Projects � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �38 Key Opportunities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �43 Overview of previous transportation studies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �44 Key Transportation Challenges � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �47 Public Engagement Results ��51 Feedback on Transportation

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