Old Village | Statement
Les Amis de Mont-Tremblant attended the presentation of the Old Village on September 20, 2022. Our Urbanism Committee reviewed the 107-page report submitted by Atelier Pierre Thibault.
Preamble
Les Amis de Mont-Tremblant would like to positively underline the Ville’s gesture to start from scratch the development project of the Old Village, by putting aside the proposals presented last year and that the leadership be given to the director general of the Ville to ensure that it first meets the expectations of the population of the Old Village and, secondly, the expectations of the rest of the population of Mont-Tremblant.
Julie Godard’s decision to call on external expertise by giving a mandate by mutual agreement to renowned architect Pierre Thibault to develop a vision for the development of the Old Village clearly demonstrates a desire for change.
Mandate of Pierre Thibault
“Both Mr. Thibault and the Council wish to develop a vision that respects the rural character that the residents of the neighbourhood hold dear, while being welcoming and highlighting the beauty of the place, its natural attractions and the potential of the buildings.”
Commentary
Quality Citizen Committee;
Clear and precise identified issues:
The Lac Mercier Association: one-way traffic, development of a large quay, access to the lake, a delimited swimming area, a staircase to reach the top of the hill;
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Ville de Mont-Tremblant is committed to greater transparency in the development of our region and to better defend the interests of citizens versus those of developers. To do this, it must stop operating in silos (by service) and piecemeal in order to develop a real overview resulting from strategic and budgeted planning.
It is important that the Ville take into account the issues of the Village sector, lacs Mercier and Moore, but also the other lacs in the region, including those of lacs Ouimet and Tremblant.
Les Amis de Mont-Tremblant salutes the work accomplished and hopes that the region will benefit from this new approach by the Ville in connection with greater transparency but above all better promotion of the interests of all citizens of the greater Mont-Tremblant region.
About Les Amis de Mont-Tremblant
Our goal is to protect Mont-Tremblant’s environment, unique character, and community, for current and future generations. Les Amis de Mont-Tremblant advocates for transparency, public consultation, responsible development, and environmental protection.