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Project to develop the former site of the Sulpicians’ philosophy seminary
In support of the report by the Office de consultation publique de Montréal, Les amis de la montagne ask that clear guidelines be applied to the project to develop the Sulpicians’ site former occupied by Marianopolis College
Montreal, 11 August 2009 – Les amis de la montagne recognize that the recommendations of the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) on the project to develop the Sulpician’s former philosophy seminary is a step in the right direction. However, we believe that the most important point regarding the mountain’s limits to receiving new construction is still not resolved. Specifically, Les amis support the OCPM’s position that a project on a site of such exceptional importance on the mountain be nothing less than exemplary.
“We note that the report contains a number of positive elements,” said Peter Howlett, president of Les amis de la montagne. “Nonetheless, the OCPM is of the opinion that the Développement Cato project poses numerous problems regarding its volume, the protection of viewpoints and naturals spaces and public access to the site.” Les amis de la montagne ask, in support of the OCPM’s recommendations, that clear and precise guidelines be applied to the site prior to the approval of any project on the location.
“We are asking the Ville de Montréal to emit a moratorium on the proposed project and to quickly form a working group whose mandate it will be to identify concrete solutions that will allow the economic development of Montreal without any sacrifices to our heritage,” added Peter Howlett. “This exercise must be given the highest priority for the former philosophy seminary site and solutions must be put into effect for all future projects within the Mount Royal Historic and Natural District.”
About Les amis de la montagne
Les amis de la montagne is an independent charitable organization founded in 1986 that works to protect and enhance Mount Royal through community involvement and environmental education.
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Information:
Gabrielle Korn
Director of Communications
Les amis de la montagne
T: 514 843-8240 ext. 237
