Summary#
Montréal city council approved Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough’s request to use city-owned land for collective gardens for three years, starting December 2, 2025. The stated purpose is to continue a garden project on lot 1 075 894, a 1,620.30 m² site near 12328 boulevard Rodolphe-Forget.
- The decision allows the borough to use the site for collective gardens; it does not transfer ownership.
- City staff describe an intended extension of the free loan of the land to Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies, the borough’s nonprofit partner. This resolution does not itself set the terms of that loan.
What it means for you#
- Borough and garden partner: The borough has council approval to use the site for collective gardens for three years. City staff say the borough plans to continue its arrangement with Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies.
- Residents: The decision keeps the land available for the garden project, but it does not set who may participate or how the gardens will operate.
Money#
The city staff summary says the land is being lent free of charge; it gives no cost estimate.
- The materials do not state costs for operating or maintaining the garden.
What is unclear#
- City staff say the borough will seek permission through a separate file. The materials do not explain what further approval or agreement is needed, or when it will be in place.
- The resolution does not set conditions for the garden, participation rules, or responsibility for maintenance.
- The materials do not say what happens to the garden after the three-year period.
Case for#
- City staff say the site is not needed for a municipal project in the foreseeable future, and no sale is underway. Allowing continued use could keep it available for the garden in the meantime.
- City staff say refusing the request would prevent the garden project from continuing.
Case against#
- The decision allows continued use of city land, but the resolution does not spell out operating conditions or how the city will oversee the use.
- The permission lasts three years; the materials do not explain what happens to the project after that.