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Montreal Is Building A 123-Unit Apartment Project For Students & Rent Starts At $580/Month

Earlier this month, multiple Canadian ministers and Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced that the governments would collaborate to fund new low-income housing for students in Montreal.

The 123-unit development, named La Rose des vents, will be a six-storey building located in the Technopôle Angus eco-district in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie.

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Quebec Is Building 236 Shelter Units For Women Fleeing Domestic Violence

The provincial government is continuing its fight against femicide in Quebec by building 236 new "second-stage" housing units for women fleeing domestic violence. 

According to Women's Shelters Canada, second-stage shelters "provide extended services to women and children in need of additional time and support to heal from their trauma, who are facing barriers in finding permanent housing, and who may be at high risk of danger post-separation."

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New Social Housing Projects In Montreal Will Give Homes To The Unhoused & At-Risk Women

The City of Montreal, in partnership with the Réseau Habitation Femmes and Old Brewery Mission, is establishing two new social housing projects of 50 units that will "meet the needs of vulnerable" men and women who are unhoused or at risk of losing their homes. 

City councillor for property management, planning, and housing Robert Beaudry told MTL Blog that "the project will be delivered by the end of the year."

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This Montreal Developer Specializes In Affordable Luxury Rental Condos & They Have Buildings All Around The City

From lofts in new developments to charming two-bedrooms, Montreal is brimming with incredible apartments. But are they affordable? Not always — unless you’ve found your slice of home in one of the many MONDEV rental projects.

Budget-conscious renters can still get a taste of luxury, thanks to real estate development company MONDEV. They specialize in constructing affordable luxury rental buildings in the most prominent districts of Montreal. The buildings offer condo-style living with high-end finishes and luxury amenities for all budgets (units start from just $1,020), so whether you're renting a studio or a penthouse, you'll likely end up with a fully-equipped gym, pool, rooftop terrace, and lounge with unobstructed views of the city.

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Montreal Is Creating Dozens Of Social Housing Units For Families & Singles In Parc-Ex

One corner of Parc-Ex is soon to be transformed thanks to a new housing project by the city. Montreal has purchased a huge property at 7290 and 7300 rue Hutchison to bring more social housing to Parc-Ex as the area undergoes huge change. This marks the first time the City of Montreal has exercised its 'right of first refusal' to acquire a property for rental housing in any borough. 

"This right of first refusal allows us to seize an opportunity and invest in social housing, for which there is a crying need," explained Robert Beaudry, executive committee member responsible for property management, planning, housing, major parks, and Parc Jean-Drapeau. 

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