Rosemère’s municipal council has formally adopted its Special Planning Program (PPU) for the redevelopment of the Place Rosemère sector — a decision that defines the town’s vision for one of its most strategic urban areas through 2040.
The new plan amends the town’s urban by-law (800-06) to integrate a long-term strategy aimed at transforming the regional commercial hub into a greener, more diversified mixed-use district. The measure was passed at the council meeting held October 1 and concludes nearly seven years of planning and consultation.
From Study to Adoption
According to the Town, the PPU is the product of a process that began in 2018 and intensified this year through public consultations that attracted roughly 360 participants.
The most recent session, held on September 10, led to several adjustments. Among them:
- The minimum commercial space required on ground floors was reduced from 50 per cent to 40 per cent, giving developers more flexibility for mixed-use projects.
- A 200-metre protection zone was established along Bouthillier Boulevard, where building heights will now be limited to preserve the existing streetscape.
These modifications were incorporated into the final version of the plan that council approved on Tuesday night
A Strategic Redevelopment Area
The Place Rosemère sector — which includes a large commercial centre and adjoining lands — plays a key role in the town’s tax base. The municipality argues that the site’s renewal is essential not only for economic activity but also for improving environmental conditions.
Officials emphasize that increasing vegetation cover and reducing paved surfaces are central to the project. The area currently represents the town’s largest urban heat island, and the PPU seeks to address that through “greening” measures.
At the same time, the mixed-use model promoted in the plan aims to introduce housing options for different age groups and create a more walkable, community-oriented environment.
Next Steps and Oversight
The adoption of the PPU does not mean immediate construction. The document serves as a framework; the next stage will involve the adoption of concordance zoning by-laws, which must align the town’s regulatory framework with the new vision.
These by-laws are expected to be developed and tabled by the incoming municipal council after the November 2 election, with additional public consultations scheduled for spring 2026.
In the meantime, the Town has stated that no building permits will be issued unless infrastructure studies confirm adequate capacity and the economic viability of projects is assured
A Plan Aligned with Regional Objectives
The Place Rosemère PPU is consistent with by-law 24-02 of the MRC Thérèse-De Blainville, in effect since January 2025, which sets out planning priorities for regional hubs. Rosemère’s plan now provides the detailed framework for development up to 2040, including land-use, transportation, and environmental parameters
For residents, the adoption marks the conclusion of one phase and the beginning of another — moving from design to implementation. The coming months will determine how this long-anticipated vision for the town’s main commercial artery begins to take shape.
