Posted Mar 18, 2008, 7:08 PM
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From the Aylmer Bulletin - March 19 Edition
http://www.bulletinaylmer.com/autres.html
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Urban village consultation: Large turnout in Le Plateau
Julie Murray
Over 70 residents came to the Deux Ruisseaux primary school, March 12, for a public consultation on development in Le Plateau; they were asked to consider two options for an “urban village” in the heart of Le Plateau. Residents of the area, not the developer, will decide which of the two designs they prefer, said Councillor Alain Pilon, adding, “This is a first for Gatineau. Never before have citizens been involved in such an active way in the development of a residential project.”
The urban village will be located west of Le Plateau Boulevard, on land south of Pink Road, north of Allumettières Boulevard, and east of Vanier Road. Le Plateau development is expected to extend to Vanier Road, attracting up to 15,000 to 20,000 residents, on top of the more than 10,000 people already living in the initial development. Up to 40 new businesses could also be located in the urban village.
Urban village concept
Councillor Alain Riel is a fan of the urban village concept. “All the services will be close by, so people can limit car use.” He says that the urban village will have a pedestrian mall, parks and a public market, giving it a “Roman forum” feel. In an urban village, parks, community centres, homes and businesses, such as boutiques, shops and cafes, are located in proximity, so residents can walk from their homes to have coffee on an open-air terrace, buy fresh bread, attend a cultural activity such as a concert, or watch a soccer game. Urban villages strengthen community ties, improve the quality of life, and leave a smaller “ecological footprint” than traditional developments.
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