"rue Eddy"

The city is authorizing the temporary pedestrianization of Rue Eddy on August 8, 2025, for the 'Veillée Mystique' festival. The city will also provide $4,346.32 to cover police presence during the event.

The city is authorizing the temporary closure of Rue Eddy between Rue Wright and Rue Papineau on July 5, 2025, to host the family edition of the 'Festival de la rue Eddy'. This initiative is part of the city's plan to revitalize the downtown core.

This item approves temporary changes to rue Eddy to accommodate the Festival de la rue Eddy. These changes include removing parking spaces, installing a parklet (placottoir), and creating a shared lane for active transportation (cycling/walking) on the east side of the street.

The committee approved the temporary removal of parking spaces on Rue Eddy to accommodate a 'placottoir' (public seating area), an active transportation lane, and the upcoming Festival de la rue Eddy. These measures are part of the downtown revitalization plan and were supported by local residents and merchants.

The City is authorizing $147,000 for 2024 downtown revitalization projects, including the temporary 'place Laval' public square and ongoing support for the 'rue Eddy' festival and development.