Ville-Marie Revives Montreal’s Chinatown | Calgary News

Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough is launching a bold, year-long revitalization push for Chinatown — with 7-day-a-week cleaning crews, a new local alliance to steer development, and temporary beautification projects like picnic tables already in place. This comes after years of community outcry over homelessness, crime, and neglect. While residents cautiously welcome the action — especially the first-ever councilor-led commitment to change — security remains top priority, with leaders like Bryant Chang stressing that tackling drug dealing and prostitution must come first. The city also plans to buy land near the Chinese Hospital for affordable housing. Though this is just Phase One, officials acknowledge true renewal will take years — but they’re starting now, with community input at the heart of every step. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/87b55e5c947f791e