QUARTIER BONAVENTURE THE NEW MONTREAL Transformation of the Bonaventure Expressway, Phase 1 Summary of the Detailed Pre-project Design Studies, March 2009 QUARTIER BONAVENTURE THE NEW MONTREAL Transformation of the Bonaventure Expressway, Phase 1 Summary of the Detailed Pre-project Design Studies, March 2009 A city gateway to be redefi ned. Quartier Bonaventure A neighbourhood steeped in history, focused on the future The logo and signature represent drive and ambition by a moving line pointing towards the sky. The inter- secting lines demonstrate a determination to mend the east and west axes in order to create a true living environment in the heart of a historic site that will live once again. The colours represent the overriding presence of the St. Lawrence River and the need for the project to refl ect sustainable development. Finally, the contrast between dark blue and electric blue shows the balance between the strength of a structuring project for Montreal and the will to redefi ne this area in an imaginative and inspiring way, from both architec- tural and urban planning perspectives. Quartier Bonaventure CONTENTS PREFACE ° The Quartier Bonaventure: redefi ne Montreal of the future in an imaginative and inspiring way 1 ° The mission of the Société du Havre de Montréal : Bring the City to the St. Lawrence River 2 ° A project that has developed over time 3 SECTION 1 BACKGROUND ° A district at the centre of Montreal history 6 ° An urban reconstruction project inspired by the magic of its historic site 7 ° Creating Quartier Bonaventure 8 SECTION 2 QUARTIER BONAVENTURE : THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN ° Development policy Quartier Bonaventure 10 ° The project’s fi ve major components 12 ° The creation of a prestigious city gateway 13 ° Development of the public domain and public spaces 14 ° Architectural concept 20 SECTION 3 CREATION OF A NEW URBAN ARTERIAL ROAD FAVOURING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ° Project components 28 ° The impact of the project on traffi c 35 ° The phases of work 39 SECTION 4 CONSTRUCTION COSTS, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AND ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT ° Public investment required 42 ° Montreal real estate market trends 43 ° Real estate development potential and programming 44 ° Economic analysis and value creation 47 SECTION 5 RESULTS OF THE TECHNICAL STUDIES ° Environmental aspect 50 ° Archaeological aspect 52 ° Underground infrastructure aspect 53 ° Wellington snow chute aspect 54 SECTION 6 A PROCESS CENTRED ON WORKING TOGETHER ° An approach to development based on partnership and concerted action 56 Summary of the Detailed Pre-project Design Studies MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Chair of the Board of Directors President and Chief Executive Offi cer The Quartier Bonaventure: redefi ne Montreal of One of the most widely held consensus on a the future in an imaginative and inspiring way major project in Montreal After years of rigorous studies and continuous dialogue We want this project to be a model of sustainable with Montrealers interested in developing the harbour- development and we have assembled all the elements front, we are fi nally at a crucial stage; the tabling of of success to achieve it. While the Quartier Bonaventure our fi nal recommendations before the start of work on will be green in every aspect, it is also envisioned the transformation of the Bonaventure Expressway. and designed to integrate and optimize the active transportation mode. As well, the implementation of Already, with intense excitement, we are counting the a corridor dedicated to public transportation will be a days to the fi rst sod turning that will mark the start of fi rst in Montreal, and of this we are very proud! implementation of what is undeniably one of the most bold, ambitious and prestigious projects that Montreal As for its leverage eff ect on sustainable economic has ever known. development, it is beyond doubt that in addition to being a factor of development, the Quartier Bonaven- Our main challenge was to propose a project that was ture is the essence of a catalyzing project; it will create solid and structuring for Montreal, while at the same more than 2,300 jobs, generate more $100 million in time, designing an imaginative and inspiring city gateway, tax revenue for the city and more than one (1) billion both from architectural and urban planning perspectives. dollars of private investment over the next twenty years. 1 Today, we are honoured to present a project that fl ows from our goal of creating a real living environment, the The Quartier Bonaventure therefore represents an Isabelle Hudon Gaëtan Rainville Quartier Bonaventure. essential project for Montreal, as much for its contribution to the collective wealth, as for its being a fi rst step in We propose to invoke the “magic of the site” to bring bringing Montrealers closer to their St. Lawrence River. history back to life in what was once the heart of the City, by mending the links between Griffi ntown and Moreover, Quartier Bonaventure is the result of a strong the Faubourg des Récollets while emphasizing the and committed partnership of hundreds of professionals many aspects of their heritage. in the diff erent municipal administrations as well as levels of government, on the Montreal, Quebec and Canadian We are determined to design an urban development scenes. The Société du Havre de Montréal has always project focused on the Montreal of tomorrow. The favoured an approach based on dialogue and coopera- creation of a new and modern city gateway as well tion; its vision of the project is therefore also shared by as the design of buildings of outstanding architectural the adjacent boroughs, interest groups, academics and quality will be the signature components of the new the Montreal business community. Montreal. Quartier Bonaventure is the very expression of one of the most widely held consensus in Montreal on a major Similarly, public art is at the heart of the Quartier project. This support, more than ever, gives added Bonaventure so as to strengthen the international momentum in favour of the project’s implementation. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS reputation of our city as a cultural and design metropolis It is now up to all of us to make the Quartier Bonaven- and because culture is one of the best ways to directly ture a living environment that is inclusive, dynamic and touch peoples’ memory and emotions. inspiring and a city gateway that will propel Montreal into the 21st century. The Société du Havre de Montréal and its partners are ready to take on the challenges of the next phase with enthusiasm! Charles-Mathieu Brunelle Gérald Tremblay Laurent Benarrous Céline Topp Isabelle Hudon Gaëtan Rainville Quartier Bonaventure Panoramic view of the harbourfront from the Levis tower on île THE MISSION OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DU HAVRE Goals of the Société du Havre de Montréal in all Sainte-Hélène. DE MONTRÉAL: BRING THE CITY TO THE projects: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER ° Make the Montreal harbourfront a leading model of The Montreal harbourfront is an exceptional area urban planning and sustainable development; PRINCIPLES GUIDING THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS which off ers great potential for urban, economic, social Develop and consolidate the harbourfront as a high and recreational development. The transformation of ° quality urban habitat; Five principles guide the development process undertaken Vieux-Montréal, the redevelopment of its faubourgs, by the Société du Havre de Montréal the redesign of the Old Port and Parc Jean-Drapeau, the ° Create a world class pivot of recreation and tourism; rehabilitation of the Lachine Canal, the creation of the ° Promote economic growth and job creation; 1. The project’s contribution to the accomplishment of agreed community goals Cité Multimédia and the Quartier international and the expansion of the Palais des Congrès are all projects that ° Develop rundown areas; • Improving the quality of life; have contributed to the reclamation of the Harbourfront • The creation of wealth. and its surrounding areas. Moreover, the area’s transfor- ° Improve access to the St. Lawrence, its banks and the mation over the years allowed consideration of coordi- centres of recreation and tourism. 2 . The project’s economic and social benefi ts nated and harmonious development of this unique area, 2 •Economic benefi ts fl owing to the project area’s adjacent neighbourhoods; where the city meets the St. Lawrence River. The Montreal Harbourfront area • Contribution to social development, participation of the area’s residents in the resultant economic activity. Founded at the Montreal Summit of 2002, the Société The Montreal Harbourfront covers an area of 10 square 3. The project’s contribution to sustainable development du Havre de Montréal refl ects, in concrete form, the km, including Sainte Hélène and Notre Dame islands. Its determination, expressed at the summit, to continue perimeter is 31 km long. • Integration and optimization of public transportation; the ongoing redevelopment of this area. Its mission is •Respect for environmental factors; to propose, for the harbourfront and its neighbouring It is bounded in the west by Champlain Bridge and in •Outstanding example of quality and durability; urban spaces, a coordinated action plan, with an the east by a north-south line drawn just beyond Jacques- •Built to last, meeting current and future needs. implementation and funding strategy. It must design, Cartier Bridge. Its northern boundary, runs along Notre- today for tomorrow, a vision of the development of Dame Street, then along Viger Street and extends to the 4. The project’s urban planning benefi ts Montreal’s harbourfront that is worthy of its signifi - Saint Gabriel locks on the Lachine Canal, to then run cant past. This vision must defi ne, in particular, the • Contribution to site reclamation and “identity value”; along Highway 15 and the Champlain Bridge access.