Developer presents vision for a future neighborhood with more than 2,300 housing units in the Plateau

Drazen Seslija and Jude Osmond

Real estate developer IIDE Développement held a public consultation on Tuesday evening, July 7, to discuss with residents its ambitious residential project planned for the Plateau neighbourhood in Hull.

The meeting, held at the Château Cartier, gave residents the opportunity to learn about the developer’s vision for a site spanning more than 54,000 square metres located north of Boulevard des Allumettières between Boulevard des Grives and the SAQ store.

The project calls for the construction of more than 2,300 housing units spread across several buildings ranging from eight to fifteen storeys. If the project moves forward, it would be completed over an estimated period of seven to nine years.

During the discussion, representatives from IIDE Développement reiterated that their goal was not simply to build residential buildings, but rather to create a true neighbourhood.

The developer aims to create a living environment that incorporates green spaces, local shops, a network of approximately one kilometre of new pedestrian-friendly streets equipped with sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as fully underground parking to reduce paved surfaces.

A park covering approximately 12% of the site’s total area is also planned for subsequent phases of the development.

According to the developer, the project focuses on mixed-use development and better integration of the Plateau’s commercial district to transform a large, paved area into a complete neighbourhood that promotes walking, cycling, and public transit.

Once the discussions with the specialists were over, residents had the opportunity to share their comments and ideas. According to the president of IIDE, Yoann Cavitte, the firm intends to take the suggestions into account, provided they are reasonable and promote the development of a beneficial living environment for residents.

However, the project is still in the early stages of the regulatory process. No recommendations or approvals have yet been granted by the City of Gatineau’s Urban Planning Department.

The proposal is expected to be presented to the Urban Planning Advisory Committee, before proceeding through the municipal review process.