Îlot Voyageur: The next phase of development is entrusted to the SHDM

The Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM) has been mandated by Ville de Montréal to carry out a pre-feasibility study to guide and oversee the development of the southern portion of Îlot Voyageur.

The SHDM’s mandate includes the development of a functional program and budget, a preliminary project and a technical pre-feasibility analysis, the definition of new zoning with the borough of Ville-Marie as well as a call for expressions of interest for the development of the southern portion of Îlot Voyageur.

« The SHDM has acquired unique expertise in the development of urban sites, adapting its interventions to each situation and the specific needs of the neighbourhood. The mandate given today by Ville de Montréal will enable us to get involved in an area that we know well. The Îlot Voyageur project will undoubtedly be a key component of the Quartier latin and we are very pleased to be part of it, » stated Nancy Shoiry, Executive Director of the SHDM.

Due to its outstanding location, close to the Berri-UQAM metro station, the Grande Bibliothèque, the Université du Québec à Montréal, the concert halls and Parc Émilie-Gamelin, this site is ideal for contributing to Ville de Montréal’s social and affordable housing objectives. The upcoming project could also form a civic hub with Ville-Marie Borough Hall, the Borough’s Citizens’ Services and administrative offices as well as a hub of administrative offices.