What is the PPMADR?

The Revised Metropolitan Land Use and Development Plan (PPMADR) is an initiative by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) aimed at shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive Greater Montreal. This plan is based on three interconnected priorities:

Complete and Sustainable Living Environments:

• Increasing the supply of housing, particularly social and affordable housing.
• Strategically densifying areas around active and public transportation infrastructure.
• Protecting agricultural land and natural areas.

Sustainable Mobility:

• Prioritizing active (walking, cycling) and public transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Developing a robust public transit network and safe cycling infrastructure.

Environmental Protection:

• Expanding the conservation of natural areas and building resilience to climate change.
• Promoting habitat restoration and improving vegetation cover to achieve 35% canopy coverage.

This project aligns with the region’s climate and sustainability goals for 2046.

The CRE of Laval’s Contribution

Here are the key points of our intervention:

For Complete and Inclusive Living Environments:

• Encouraging the densification of existing built-up areas to preserve natural environments.
• Promoting a mix of uses (housing, businesses, services) to create vibrant neighborhoods.

For Sustainable Mobility:

• Prioritizing infrastructure for active and public transportation, including the development of bike-sharing programs and carpooling spaces.
• Advocating for eco-friendly amenities such as secure bicycle parking.

For Environmental Protection:

• Proposing a target of 30% conservation of natural areas and measures to restore degraded habitats for each zone—rather than for the entire territory—to prevent regional disparities.
• Committing to support the green and blue network to enrich Laval’s natural heritage.

Why Is This Important?

The CRE of Laval’s participation in the PPMADR is essential to:

• Protect natural areas and reduce the local impacts of climate change.
• Provide concrete, sustainable solutions for urban planning, transportation, and greening.
• Support an inclusive and ecological vision for Laval’s development.