CBC: the redevelopment project site in Montreal worries

Citizens of South Central district, in Montreal, are worried the proposed development site of Radio-Canada, on boulevard Rene-Levesque. At a public meeting Tuesday evening, neighbors of Radio-Canada palé negative consequences of the yard that will last ten years. A citizen has criticized the height of 44 m of buildings will contrast with the current height of houses in the neighborhood. Another spoke of the loss of enjoyment that will suffer as owner of a building without regard to, with roof terrace which will end up in the shadow of buildings of 11 floors. The director of urban planning of the district, Pierre Sainte-Marie told him that if the exceptions of the project are authorized by the elected representatives of Ville-Marie, he will be entitled to any compensation. Another concern expressed relates to the increase in congestion, while the situation is already difficult during rush hours, due to the proximity of Jacques-Cartier. The project will transform 1.6 billion host 2200 housing, commercial space on 300 000 ft2 and offices on 1 million ft2. Three squares and three green areas will emerge. Built 35 years ago, the tower of Radio-Canada will be converted into a hotel or residential building. The broadcaster's studios will be relocated in two stages, both sides of the tower, east and west side. The meeting Tuesday, the first of four, was organized by the Office de consultation publique de Montreal (OCPM). The second will take place on Wednesday evening and will focus on issues of urban integration project. The third meeting Thursday, will focus on social integration. Finally, next Monday, a meeting will focus on issues of access and movement.