What Happened
Recent developments in ville de sherbrooke include the commencement of demolition at the former Toque Rouge site on rue Belvédère Sud. Heavy machinery has been deployed to clear the area, which is set to host 121 new housing units by July 2027, as reported by the Coopérative d’habitation des Cantons-de-l’Est. The project, which faced delays due to a moratorium imposed by the city, has now received all necessary permits to proceed.
Why It Matters
The new housing project is crucial amid the ongoing housing crisis, as it aims to provide much-needed accommodations in the area. Philippe Grenier, the general director of the cooperative, emphasized the importance of these new units, stating they will significantly assist those in need. Additionally, the site will undergo necessary preparations, including asbestos removal and site clearing, with blasting expected to start in the coming weeks.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, the project will consist of three distinct buildings: one with 73 units and two others with 24 units each. Information sessions for prospective tenants are anticipated to take place in June 2026. Meanwhile, another significant cultural project is set to transform the site of the former Théâtre Empress, which has been abandoned for over three decades. The Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough plans to implement a transitional open-air cultural space, with deconstruction of the building scheduled for late 2026 and potential activities starting in autumn 2027.
