"Place Laval"

The city is acquiring land at 173, rue Wellington and 31-37, rue Laval for $3.1 million to consolidate and ensure the long-term future of Place Laval. Councillor Edmond Leclerc voted against this acquisition.

The city has received a $250,000 grant from the Ministry of Tourism to support winter programming at Place Laval from December 2025 to March 2026. This project is being developed in partnership with the non-profit organization Îlot 84.

The city is partnering with the non-profit organization Îlot 84 to manage and program Place Laval for the 2025-2026 winter season. The city will provide $226,000 in funding to support this initiative, which aims to create a welcoming and animated public space downtown.

The City is entering into an agreement with the organization Îlot 84 to manage events and daily operations at Place Laval for 2025-2026. This partnership aims to revitalize the public space in the Hull-Wright district through cultural and community programming.

The City is acquiring land at Place Laval through a mutual agreement (private sale). This acquisition is intended for municipal purposes in the Hull-Wright district.

Council approved the $3.1 million purchase of land at 173 rue Wellington and a portion of 31-37 rue Laval to consolidate and ensure the long-term viability of *Place Laval*, a public space used for community events.

Council accepted a $250,000 grant from the Ministry of Tourism to support winter programming at *Place Laval* from December 2025 to March 2026, in partnership with the non-profit *Îlot 84*.

Council authorized a memorandum of understanding with the non-profit *Îlot 84* for the programming and operation of *Place Laval* for the 2025-2026 winter season. The city will provide $226,000 in funding for this initiative.

Authorization to use $162,206 from the 2025 contingency fund for a lease agreement with Les Entreprises Marc Dubé inc. regarding the development of Place Laval at 173 Wellington Street.

Council authorized a $162,206 lease agreement with Les Entreprises Marc Dubé inc. to continue using the parking lot at 173, rue Wellington as a public space (Place Laval) for the 2025 season while negotiations for permanent acquisition continue.

The executive committee is proposing a multi-year investment plan for Gatineau's downtown, totaling several million dollars. The plan includes funding for economic diversification, cultural animation, the 'sentier culturel' (cultural trail), and infrastructure improvements such as the permanent development of Place Laval and the pedestrianization of rue Laval. These measures will be reviewed during the 2025 budget study week.

The city is allocating $429,000 to re-establish the temporary public space at Place Laval (173 Wellington Street) for 2024. This project, which has been successful in previous years, aims to provide a social space for residents and visitors while the city evaluates options for a permanent installation.