Intensive use of public space by millions of visitors, pollution and climate change, invasive plants and insect pests are among the phenomena that weaken the natural habitats on Mount Royal.
The Royal Victoria Hospital, Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph site, Shriners Hospital and 1420 Mount Royal are large institutional properties on the mountain that are vacant, on sale or being repurposed. This is an opportunity to rethink the future of these emblematic sites.
Choices related to the planning, development and densification of Montréal must also contribute to strengthening the integrity of Mount Royal, including its views and emblematic presence in the heart of the city. How can this be ensured?
Issues related to the intensive use of Mount Royal Park and the evolution of users' culture over time have serious consequences on the integrity of the site as well as on visitor experience. How can we reverse this trend?
In our capacity as trusted friends of Mount Royal, Les amis de la montagne calls for easy and safe access to the mountain. Whether users travel on foot, by bike, by bus or by car, Mount Royal should be accessible to everyone.
The Mount Royal heritage site benefits from protection measures overseen by the Government of Québec. This begs the question: How does one apply an efficient governance model for the mountain with public and institutional bodies alongside the civil society?
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