Our achievements
Increase investment in road maintenance and better communicate upcoming projects
Recurrent pavement inspections (every three years) will enable us to prioritize our interventions and readjust our investments. Communication has also been significantly improved.
Reduce traffic on residential streets and around schools and parks
Numerous traffic calming measures have been added in all neighborhoods, including the addition of speed bumps around school parks.
Develop a park near boulevard des Mille-Îles west of the A25 motorway
Parc Suzanne-De Licerace was inaugurated in 2023 at the corner of Rondeau street.
Creating a park in the Veridis sector and planting more trees
Local residents will benefit from new facilities thanks to major work to be carried out in 2024 on the Sainte-Béatrice park.
Improve connectivity between the Boisé du Souvenir and Laval’s other natural spaces
Following the completion of the Rue Françoise-Gaudet-Smet crosswalk at a cost of nearly $500,000, the Boisé du Souvenir is now more accessible to the district's population by active transportation, and it's easier to get from the Boisé to other natural spaces in Laval.
Lower the speed limit to 30km/h on certain residential streets
In spring 2023, we announced a series of interventions, including the installation of 1,200 traffic calming measures, increased safety at intersections, new actions to encourage active mobility, as well as the reduction of speed limits by 10 km/h over the vast majority of the territory. Specifically, the speed limit has been revised to 30 km/h on local streets, 40 km/h on collector streets leading to major arteries and 50 km/h on main arteries.
Work to develop a large-scale nature park on the Mille-Îles River
Together with the towns on the north shore and the Quebec government, we have announced that the Rivière des Mille-Îles ecosystem will obtain conservation park status in 2024.
Protect 17% of our territory
At the time of the last survey of the protected territory in March 2023, the share of protected territory in Laval was close to 18.3%.
Foresee installation of electrical terminals for e-vehicules in new buildings
The new town planning code requires the construction of infrastructure to enable the installation of electric car charging stations in new buildings.
Plan the development of eco-districts in large areas earmarked for urban development.
The new urban planning code sets standards for the creation of eco-districts in Laval.
Protecting our trees
The new town planning code lays down much stricter rules for tree felling.
Stricter rules for integrating multi-housing projects into existing environments
The new urban planning code has introduced a new form-based zoning system that preserves the character of existing environments. A new site planning and architectural integration plan has also been introduced for the insertion of buildings of 3 storeys or more in less dense environments.
Prohibit new gas stations on our territory
The new town planning code prohibits new service stations on our territory as of right. Existing service stations may continue to exist, and service stations are only authorized for conditional use under strict criteria in commercial zones along freeways.
Encouraging tree planting in new parking lots
The new urban planning code requires that the mature canopy cover 40% of the surface area of parking lots with 20 or more spaces.
Promoting and supervising urban agriculture
The new urban planning code introduces a complete new framework for urban agriculture. For example, vegetable gardens will now be permitted in all courtyards and on rooftops, and collective gardens are authorized throughout the territory.
Create a program to promote the Laval region and attract workers
Following the organization of the major IMPACT workforce meeting, a strategy was adopted in 2023 to address our major challenges in this area. This strategy contains various actions aimed at increasing Laval's attractiveness.
Increased canopy in new developments
The new urban planning code calls for a minimum greening standard of 40% of front yards in traditional residential sectors and 25% of lots in denser sectors. One tree per 7.5 meters of street for residences with more than one dwelling is also required.
Ensure a minimum of 50% green space preservation on redevelopment golf courses.
The new urban planning code has protected 68% of the surface area of golf courses, in addition to requiring 50% greening and public consultation for areas where redevelopment could take place.
Better control of the goose population
Funds have been earmarked for this purpose in the Three-Year Capital Plan. Numerous measures have been implemented.
Limit tax increases to forecast inflation
The average increase in the property tax bill in 2024 is 4.8%, which is below inflation.
Development of the woodland path near avenue des Bois
The trail linking Fernando-Pessoa Park to Avenue des Bois was completed in fall 2022.
Developing the path around Place Juge Desnoyers
The pathway/bikeway around Place Juge-Desnoyers was particularly rough, causing a lot of trouble for those wishing to use it.
