Considering the outstanding historical significance of the Lachine Canal and its importance to the history of Montreal and of the country, in particular its industrial history as evident in the many heritage buildings, archaeological sites and landmarks in the urban landscape of the area,
Considering the important challenges for the conservation and revitalisation of that heritage in a coherent perspective towards urban development as is clear with problematic cases such as the former Canada Malting Ltd. complex (currently abandoned) or the conflict surrounding the reconstruction project for the Turcot interchange,
Considering the lessons to be drawn from remarkable revitalisation projects for industrial heritage sites, from education and animation activities by Parks Canada or local community initiatives,
The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal asks that
- The whole area associated with the Lachine Canal benefit from a consistent planning process and concrete measures to ensure its development and the revitalisation of its heritage, most notably its industrial heritage;
- This work take into account the different scales of building in the area in order to consider them as part of a long-term perspective, and
- The area and its revitalisation be priorities of the official planning instruments (Urban Master Plan, Agglomeration Plan, Metropolitan Land Use and Development Plan)
