Theatre project grounded in Longueuil, leaving cultural advocates disheartened
Freakin' sweet! Let's dive into the scoop on the Longueuil real estate project, shall we? 'Cause there's a whole heap of development happening near the Longueuil metro station, and I'm all about spillin' the deets. So, here's the lowdown.
There's a planned hotel, convention center, and plenty of housing units on the horizon, but no performance hall - yet. That's because, as you probably suspect, a reserved plot of land for a cultural building ain't materialized quite yet due to a financial hoopla at the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC).
Speaking of cultural buildings, did you hear about the good ol' Théâtre de la Ville in Longueuil? This bad boy's been around for over 35 years, and it's currently residing within the Édouard-Montpetit CEGEP, but it's got its eyes set on a swanky new digs. Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier confirmed that a plot of land has been reserved for the construction of a cultural building, but the Théâtre de la Ville's yet to decide on its future project – new building near the metro, renovation of its current facilities, or relocating to another location.
Dominique Lapierre, the general director of the Théâtre de la Ville, ain't exactly jumping for joy just yet, sighs she. "We've got a reserved plot, but we need to find the funding," she laments. But don't worry, she's got pretty high hopes and a hefty dose of patience for this infrastructure project.
So, what's the deal with funding? Well, holds up, as it turns out, the MCC has got a new game plan for doling out cash for these types of projects. They're now gonna launch a call for projects once a year in the fall, aiming to streamline and speed up the processing of infrastructure subsidies. Organizations used to be able to apply for funding at any time, but now they'll have to wait their turn.
Since this funding fiasco, the Théâtre de la Ville has been holdin' onto those requests for its two halls. But don't fret, folks, because Longueuil's got a plan up its sleeve – it's gonna put a call out to real estate promoters to build two 30-story towers near the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station. The proposed megaproject calls for a convention center that can seat upwards of 1125 people, a hotel with at least 220 rooms, and hella housing units. If all goes according to plan, construction could kick off as early as 2027.
Now, if you need more housing units or want to grab some snazzy new digs, you might wanna check out the future riverside neighborhood in Longueuil or the upcoming Bixi turnaround in the area.
And if you're all about the latest news and updates, don't forget to price check for the Claire Bell situation, more info on the DPJ, and the barriers to land transfer for school construction in Montreal. Just be sure to tune in and keep up! That's all, folks. Time to wrap things up. Stay tuned for more updates on the Longueuil development scene!
Investors may find opportunities in the planned megaproject near the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station, as it includes a convention center, hotel, and housing units. However, the funding for the cultural building, such as the Théâtre de la Ville, is still uncertain, as the city is currently seeking investment to construct a new building or renovate its current facilities.
