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A gallery of ideas for our year-round pedestrian street. Submitted by the public ahead of the official public consultation.

Terrasses next to buildings

Install terrasses next to buildings to maximize central space for walking and activities. Reduce the need for businesses to set up raised patios.

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Transform Place Wellington into a public square and park

A park between rue Galt and de l'Église that extends into the front and around Église Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs.

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Narrow, protected intersections

Narrow, raised intersections with planters, bollards to prevent obstructions. A design safe enough to allow children to run down the street.

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Flat, raised, accessible surface

Repave the street and its sidewalks as a flat, raised surface, level with doors of shops on first floor.

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Plant more trees

Trees can provide shade and relief during heat waves and mitigate wind in the winter.

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Repave the street with brick

Use brick or alternative surfaces appropriate for a pedestrian street, limiting speed of cyclists and reducing reflected heat.

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Winter activities in the snow

Snow uncontaminated by vehicle traffic can be used for winter activities and by children.

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Street kiosks

Small buildings or kiosks in the middle of the street.

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Sculptures, street art

Temporary or permanent art installations.

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Canopy of umbrellas, or string lights

Areas with canopy that provide a pleasant atmosphere and provide shade.

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Pedestrianize Wellington beyond 6e av

Pedestrianize Wellington from rue Regina to Lasalle, beyond 6e Av. This would allow re-organizing the Wellington / Lasalle intersection.

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Repurpose or share underused parking lots

Create a program to repurpose or share underused private parking lots in the vicinity.

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Cargo bike deliveries

Allow deliveries on bikes and compact vehicles for longer periods throughout the day to encourage modal shift.

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Separated bike lanes

It would be so great and so very much safer if it were designated where you can bike
Idea by Emily Bitting

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Provide light mobility options

Provide light transit options like a shuttle, midibus, club car, or velo taxi.

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Transitional period with year-round fixtures

Install accessibility ramps and fixtures during a year-round trial before a complete redevelopment of the street.

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Convert rue Galt into a public transit and active transit corridor

Turn Rue Galt into a pedestrian or transit corridor, linking with the future bridge to Île-des-Soeurs.

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Remove traffic lights

Remove intersection traffic lights at the intersections of Willibrord, 5e, and Hickson.

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Public swings and furniture

Swings and seating areas enjoyed by all ages in the summer can become permanent fixtures.

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Christmas trees and festival of lights

Holidays and seasonal festivals like Cabane Panache can be hosted with reduced logistics and recurring cost.

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Traffic calming measures

Use street furniture and speed bumps designed to limit speed of cyclists.
Idea by Robin

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Public garbage, recyling, compost containers

To ease trash collection and keep the promenade tidy.

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Tactile paving

Use tactile paving to assist pedestrians who are vision impaired.

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Cul-de-sacs / modal filters

Turn transverse streets into two-ways with modal filters at the corner of Wellington. This could optimize space for parking, vegetation and street activity.

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Festivals throughout the year

- Harvest and root veggie festival in September-October. - Oktoberfest and/or pumpkin festival, with a big Halloween parade. - Day of the Dead parade on November 1st. - Christmas market (German or Latino, even!) - Snow fest, Verdun version with activities (sledding sports). - Singles festival around February 14th. - Mtl en lumières, with ice sculpture competition. - Cabane Panache would stay, obviously. - Spring flowers festival in April-May.
Idea by François Dandurand

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Rename the street to Promenade Wellington

Rename the pedestrianized area of the street to Promenade Wellington.

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