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Où construire des logements dans une ville qui «affiche complet»?

Marco Fortier October 09, 2025 6 min read
Le Devoir - Actualités
Où construire des logements dans une ville qui «affiche complet»?
AI Article Summary

Repentigny, a city in Quebec, is struggling to find space for new housing projects due to a shortage of vacant land. The outgoing mayor proposes redeveloping the industrial park with the Avantia project, aiming to build 3,500 to 5,000 new homes. This plan is controversial due to environmental concerns and the infrastructural requirements to support a growing population. Citizens are actively working to safeguard some green spaces from real estate development.

What This Means for Canadian Contractors

This project demonstrates how cities might redevelop existing areas to meet growing housing demands. For Quebec builders, this means obtaining permits for constructing new neighborhoods may involve complex negotiations with municipal authorities, especially when repurposing industrial land. The Avantia project could influence future planning and construction costs, particularly by incorporating sustainability and mixed-use elements.