Group HD Immobilier, Omnia Technologies and Fiera Real Estate have begun construction on the CITIZIA, a 10-storey rental development located at 2600 Cavendish Boulevard in Montreal. Plans for the property include 350 rental units and will adhere to numerous sustainability measures, including adding EV charging stations and “smart landscaping”.
From left to right: Thomas Dufour, co-president of Groupe HD, Jean-Philippe Hébert, co-president of Groupe HD, Richard Jutras, vice president, construction & estate development at Omnia Technologies, Jean-François Beaulieu, president of Omnia Technologie, Jean-Philippe Brault, vice president, development at Fiera Real Estate, Hugo Durand-Leblanc, senior director, development at Fiera Real Estate and Mathieu Friedman, development manager at Fiera Real Estate. (CNW Group/Groupe HD Immobilier)
“The CITIZIA project aligns perfectly with the partners’ sustainable development objectives,” said Jean-Philippe Brault, Vice-President, Development, Fiera Real Estate. “Fulfilling an urgent need for quality housing in NDG, a mature district that has not seen new rental construction in years, CITIZIA will offer a variety of units aimed at a diverse clientele. In addition, the site is exceptionally well located, promoting the use of active transportation and reducing reliance on automobiles.”
Situated close to the Vendôme métro station, the well-located building will mitigate the heat island effect by transforming a former parking area into a lot with 50 per cent greenery. An urban forest, designed according to the “Miyawaki method” to promote biodiversity renewal, will be planted on site. There will also be a walking trail winding its way through the property and all parking spaces will eventually offer electric charging.
“I’m proud that my firm will be providing new rental housing units on the Montreal market to meet citizens’ current needs,” said Jean-François Beaulieu, President, Omnia Technologies. “This large-scale project is a great collaboration between our teams, the partners and the borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.”
