Ville de Brossard is proud to have received recognition from the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal for the redevelopment of the Parc Lautrec parking lot. This space has been awarded the “Mérite” level of the Attestation Stationnement écoresponsable because of the many benefits it offers, including :
- filtration and natural drainage of rainwater;
- increasing vegetation cover and reducing heat islands;
- Reducing the amount of water returned to the municipal network;
- lower energy requirements for lighting.
“One of the ways in which the city promotes biodiversity is by creating vegetated areas to ensure optimal stormwater management, as is the case in the Parc Lautrec parking lot. Although these zones can blend into the urban landscape, they have a major impact on our environment, which is why we are delighted to receive this distinction, recognizing Brossard’s efforts in the fight against climate change,” noted Doreen Assaad, Mayor of Brossard.
Parking for the environment
Redeveloped in 2017, the Parc Lautrec parking lot offers many features that promote water management, greening, sustainable mobility as well as innovation. This
1,600m2 bordering the dog exercise area is distinguished mainly by :
- a 202m2 strip of greenery with wide-spreading trees, shrubs and perennials;
- 252m2 of vegetated bioretention areas in the central island and on the periphery of the parking lot, accompanied by a sign to raise awareness of the bioretention islands;
- a crosswalk identified by a playful marking given the proximity of the dog park;
- 3 preferential parking spaces for people with reduced mobility;
- 5 solar-powered street lamps.
“The elements integrated into the Parc Lautrec parking lot are perfectly aligned with the orientations of the city’s Environmental Action Plan and the Climate Change Adaptation Plan on which we are currently working. We know that green or natural infrastructures are effective ways of mitigating the impacts of climate change and combating heat islands. That’s why we’re delighted that our facility can shine in this way,” added Sophie Allard, City Councillor and Chair of the Commission de l’environnement et du développement durable (CEDD).
Daniel Lucier, municipal councillor for district 10, where Parc Lautrec is located, was delighted to receive the award. “Brossard is making a major effort to do things differently, and to ensure that the environment plays an important role in its refurbishment projects.
of its facilities. In this case, we can see how a space as common as a parking lot can be developed in such a way as to increase the canopy and preserve our living environment.”
About the Eco-responsible parking certificate
The attestation Stationnement écoresponsable aims to mobilize and support parking space owners in Greater Montreal, to create a ripple effect towards better property management practices that reduce GHG emissions linked to automobile dependency, and reduce the climatic impact of parking surfaces.
Bas de vignette : The City of Brossard has been awarded the “Mérite” level of the “Attestation Stationnement écoresponsable”, awarded by the Conseil régional de l’environnement (CRE) de Montréal, for the redevelopment of the parking lot in Parc Lautrec.
