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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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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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Plant more trees

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

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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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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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Public swings and furniture

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

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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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Sculptures, street art

Temporary or permanent art installations.

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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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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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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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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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Public garbage, recyling, compost containers

To ease trash collection and keep the promenade tidy.

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Remove traffic lights

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

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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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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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Tactile paving

Use tactile paving to assist pedestrians who are vision impaired.

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Rename the street to Promenade Wellington

Rename the pedestrianized area of the street to Promenade Wellington.

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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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