Increased Traffic Threatens Montreal Neighborhood

Mile End's Park Avenue has become an extension of the suburban Laval Expressway, bringing in more cars and traffic to this once quiet 'Main Street.'

1 minute read

August 17, 2001, 4:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

In Montreal's increasingly trendy Mile End district, the issue at hand is quite simply: "cars or people?" Famous Canadian author Mordecai Richler's old stomping grounds are being threatened by the extension of the Laval Expressway directly into the downtown core, bringing in an almost intolerable level of traffic. This, coupled with plans for a new tramway project, are leaving Mile End residents frustrated and longing for the good old days.

Thanks to Scott Hong

FULL STORY: Park Ave. dilemma posing problems

Monday, June 18, 2001 in The Montreal Gazette

Community / Economic Development United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.