The study stems from the Borough of Montréal-Nord’s ambition to define the Pie-IX metropolitan corridor as an anchor point for an integrated urban revitalization initiative.
Located at the intersection of Pie-IX and Henri-Bourassa Streets, this first development hub represents a unique opportunity to revitalize and transform the area into a forward-looking living environment—socially, environmentally, and economically—serving both current and future residents.

The implementation of large-scale buildings would mark the gateway to the city, reinforcing the symbolic and structural character of this major artery as the heart of the borough’s renewal.

A diverse program is proposed to create a place of convergence and gathering, celebrating the meeting and sharing of cultures and values within the community. The proposal brings together recreational, commercial, community, residential, and rental spaces, as well as a variety of landscaped outdoor areas that encourage social interaction and neighborhood vitality.