Property developer Rachel Julien launched the first two phases of Canoë, a mixed-use residential development in the Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district of Montreal.

Created in response to current housing issues, Canoë is designed to accommodate more than 900 cooperative housing units, condos and rentals, small local shops, a daycare centre, public and community spaces, and a public park.

“We are delighted with the launch of Canoë, an exemplary real estate project that includes 140 social housing units in the Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, where there is a crying need,” said Benoit Dorais, Montreal’s executive committee member in charge of housing.

“We also welcome the inclusion of an alley linking Hochelaga Street and Bennett Avenue and the planting of more than 150 trees, which will help to create a natural living environment. Canoë is proof that when it comes to real estate, when we all work together—city departments, boroughs and developers—we can bring innovative, ambitious and inclusive projects to life.”

Rachel Julien also celebrated its 30th anniversary at the launch event last Friday, held at the Canoë site at 4500 rue Hochelaga.