News – November 2004 |
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Mayor Tremblay noted: “The development of our city must include the protection, revitalization and management of this heritage. Old Montréal is a perfect example. Over the past 25 years, the City, in collaboration with the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications, has invested $200 million in the restoration and renovation of certain buildings in the area, thereby initiating the revitalization of the territory. Many new residents have moved in, the number of hotel rooms has multiplied and the tax base has grown by some $300 million, 17% higher than downtown. More than 14 million tourists from around the world visit Old Montréal each year.” Mrs. Senécal added: “The City not only intends to assume, in an exemplary manner, its responsibilities as an owner and manager, but, above all, it plans to work closely with all of its partners. It intends to exercise its leadership in order to invite all Montrealers, both ordinary citizens and major developers, to share responsibility for protecting, preserving and promoting their heritage.” For more information on the public consultation: |
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