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This week, the SHDM presented its 2026 budget and its 2026–2028 three-year capital plan (PTI) to the City of Montreal’s Finance and Administration Committee.

They reflect the SHDM’s commitment to building affordable housing in Montréal, both now and for the long term, in partnership with stakeholders from the private and public sectors.

A newcomer on the Griffintown landscape, the mixed project located at the corner of Guy and Ottawa streets—including the Accès Condos accredited project H3C, the address of families and first-time buyers, as well as L’Habitation 21 and L’Habitation 22, the two housing cooperatives—has already changed the neighbourhood’s silhouette. It is now preparing to welcome more than 300 new households that will contribute to the development of this neighbourhood.

The developer of the Nouveau Havre inc. project has given us confirmation of the progress of the project:

• H3C accredited Accès Condos project: With the final stages of finishing the units now under way, the last phase will focus on the common spaces, the installation of French (all-glass) doors leading to the balconies and the development of the private terraces. The owners will gradually move into their units during the month of June.
• L’Habitation 22 NPO co-housing project: Delivered to Socam in May. The final stages of finishing the common spaces and inspection are currently under way.
• L’Habitation 21 NPO co-housing project: The waterproofing of the building envelope has been completed since January, and the brick has already been completed on the north and west façades. The metal exterior claddings will be installed after that. Plumbing and electricity have been completed, while cabinetry and ceramics are progressing from floor to floor.
• Common inner courtyard: Although the weather has been very changeable, the landscaping and development of the inner courtyard, including stone surfaces and greenery, will begin during the month of May.

Surrounded by several lots that were developed in recent years by private developers, this community and affordable project is adjacent, on either side, to two parks and to a future public square facing rue Ottawa.

Launched four months ago, the Faubourg Contrecœur Phase 6 project is already more than 60% sold. Since this fall, there has been tremendous interest in this 70-unit project, with 92% of its units having two or more bedrooms. At the present time, only 5 two-bedroom units and 11 three-bedroom units are still available.

To date, some 330 families have visited the sales office. With the lease renewal period just getting under way, the steady pace of visits to the sales team doesn’t seem to be slowing down and every weekend, some 20 households come to 9500 rue Myra-Cree for a visit.

Families are very interested in this project, which has many units with several bedrooms. They are also delighted with this housing development that was initiated by the SHDM in 2010 and designed to offer a lively and stimulating neighbourhood:

• Carlos D’Alcantara Park: splashpads, a basketball court, climbing walls, weight training facilities, play structures, and more…
• Les étoiles du Faubourg daycare
• Restaurants and pharmacy nearby
• Commercial area including a grocery store and a gas station already planned

In 10 years, thanks to the SHDM’s initiative, this formerly immense 380,000 m² wasteland has been literally transformed into a mixed living environment, featuring a variety of housing, services and businesses, all geared toward an outstanding quality of life.

With more than 600 accredited Accès Condos units since 2010 for this housing project, in addition to four community housing projects, the many townhouses and the Station est seniors’ residence project, Faubourg Contrecœur and its residents have succeeded in creating a very pleasant living environment in Montréal.