Chaz Desousa
Jan 17, 20231 min
Updated: Jan 18, 2023
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What is a "ruelle verte"?
A "ruelle verte" or google Translate green alley; is an alley renaturalized by local residents, in collaboration with the borough's eco-district.
How to explore Montreal's "ruelle verte" system.
Start with the above map and go from there. The "ruelle vertes" change every year. More plants, art and community living every year.
Alleyways have been repurposed and retrofitted to be enjoyable to walk and live in. Communities use these spaces differently.
The Regroupement des éco-quartiers (REQ) is a network of actors with deep roots throughout the territory of Montreal. The 18 eco-districts, members of the REQ, are at the base of numerous sustainable development, citizen involvement and environmental education projects. Invested in projects ranging from composting to saving drinking water, including urban agriculture and awareness of the emerald ash borer, eco-districts serve 90% of Montreal's population in 15 of the 19 boroughs, i.e. nearly 1.5 million citizens.
Grouping of eco-districts
75 Square, Sir-Georges-Étienne-Cartier, room 219
Montreal, Quebec, H4C 3A1
Phone: 514-507-5401
Email: info@eco-quartiers.org