As 2nd opposition party to the Montreal mayor’s office for two years, Projet Montréal and its elected officials have learned how to mount a true opposition and show Montrealers that the party is now able to manage the City of Montreal. Furthermore, with majority administrations in two boroughs, Projet Montréal has proven that the attainability of a better quality of life is possible for all Montrealers.
Urban Planning and Sustainable Transportation
- Campaign to promote a tangible Turcot Exchange project
- Campaign for air conditioning in public transportation
- In the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, securing of residential streets and promotion of active transportation through implementation of traffic-calming measures and new bike path on Laurier Ave
- In the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, implementation of traffic-calming measures and regulation on white roofs
- In the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, removal of billboards in the name of preserving architectural heritage
Greening and protection of green spaces
- Campaign to preserve Meadowbrook park and protect Mt. Royal
- In the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, de-concretization, greening, renovation of Laurier park and pool, resto-chalet at LaFontaine Park
- In the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, de-concretization and greening
Good Management and Services for Citizens
- In the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, reimbursement of a large portion of debt and replenishment of cash reserves, investment in equipment and appraisal of internal expertise
Transparency and Citizen Involvement
- In the Plateau-Mont-Royal and Rosemont-La petite-Patrie boroughs, webcasting of council meetings
- In the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, participation of citizens in budgeting process
- Series of conferences by Richard Bergeron on urban planning and pedestrian circuits in the face of Montreal’s own challenges
- Live reporting of municipal proceedings on Twitter
