The Montreal Gazette

Gas Taxes To Fund Sustainable Infrastructure

Cash from gas taxes will be used to fund publict transit and sustainable infrastructure in Canada.

June 20, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

Montreal's New $5 Million Cycling Infrastructure Plan

Montreal announces a new $5-million program to create a major cycling artery.

April 18, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

Public Transit Spending To Be Priority In Montreal Region

Mayor promises to pressure Quebec, Canada to sign contract with feds for excise-tax deal.

April 16, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

Transit Use Grows In Montreal

Public transit use in greater Montreal has risen by 7.8% since 1998 according to new origin-destination survey.

January 20, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

Innovative Affordable Architecture

With an architectural competition, the City of Montreal challenged the construction industry to design innovative, affordable residential solutions.

December 10, 2004 - The Montreal Gazette

Quebec Considers Tax Breaks For Transit Passes

Quebec considers making transit passes tax deductible to reduce pollution and congestion.

December 9, 2004 - The Montreal Gazette

Transforming Slums Into Garden Neighborhoods

A pilot project will plant gardens in some of the world's worst slums in an effort to create urban agriculture centers.

October 25, 2004 - The Montreal Gazette

Montreal's Gentrification Battle Heats Up

The planting of bogus bombs at construction sites brings attention to new developments in 'forgotten' neighbourhoods.

January 8, 2004 - The Montreal Gazette

Montreal's Car-Free Day A 'Smashing Success'

Downtown Montreal is transformed into a pedestrian paradise on Car-Free Day.

September 25, 2003 - The Montreal Gazette

Eco-friendly Stores In Canada

The outdoor-gear retailer's new store will consume half the energy used by "big box" stores.

November 23, 2002 - The Montreal Gazette

Increased Traffic Threatens Montreal Neighborhood

Mile End's Park Avenue has become an extension of the suburban Laval Expressway, bringing in more cars and traffic to this once quiet 'Main Street.'

August 17, 2001 - The Montreal Gazette

Tenants Uprooted As Rents Rise in Montreal

Exploding real estate values and gentrification are changing the face of neighborhoods in Montreal, Canada.

February 6, 2001 - The Montreal Gazette

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