Montreal in 19 neighbourhoods: A series
1 TECHNOPÔLE ANGUS
A BRIEF HISTORY:
The area gets its name from the Canadian Pacific Railway Angus Shops that were once located here. The factory produced passenger and freight cars, as well as locomotives. The yards opened in 1904 and were closed in 1992. Since then, many efforts were made to develop a mixed-use area that combines contemporary residences and commercial spaces, while preserving some of the site’s historic cachet.
1. Phase 2
On this site, an additional 450,000 square feet of property will be built to accommodate 1,500 workers, 500 housing units, a pedestrian street lined with several businesses and four public squares. Technopôle Angus is an employment-focused green neighbourhood, with plans for energy transfer between buildings, eco-friendly snow and water management, and on-site waste recovery.
2. Place Léopold Beaulieu
This massive public space hosts several neighbourhood activities, lending itself to casual hangouts.
3. Locoshop Angus
The former locomotive repair shop was revitalized by Aedifica from 1998 to 1999, and transformed into ecological office spaces.
4. Angus Markets
Kiosks and food trucks are set up on-site to offer unique crafts, fresh produce, and other artisanal items. Markets are set up on the corner of William-Tremblay St. and Parc Jean-Duceppe in the summer, and inside MaBrasserie on 2300 Holt St. during winter.
5. Parc Jean-Duceppe
This green space on the eastern side of the Technopôle provides residents and local workers a place to picnic, unwind and play. Between May 12 and 14, it’ll host many of the activities planned for La Grande Tournée, the series of neighbourhood tours for Montreal’s 375th anniversary.
6. Labarake Caserne à Manger
This repurposed firehouse doesn’t just have an old school aesthetic; it also specializes in comforting classics like fish and chips, Angus beef burgers and mac & cheese.
7. Masson St.
Just a little north of the Technopôle is Rue Masson, a one-kilometre commercial street stretching from Iberville to 12th Ave. The popular area counts over 150 small businesses that include a variety of boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and specialty shops. THIS MAP WAS CREATED BY CONTENT WORKS, POSTMEDIA’S COMMERCIAL CONTENT DIVISION, ON BEHALF OF ALIVE 375.