The City of Rosemère has taken a significant step toward the redevelopment of its regional commercial hub. At its council meeting on August 18, the municipality adopted a notice of motion and the first draft of a by-law amending its urban plan (By-law 800-06) to integrate a new Special Planning Program (SPP) for the sector.
The SPP outlines a long-term vision to transform the area into a mixed-use district combining residential and commercial development, with an emphasis on sustainability and green space. The project could accommodate between 1,400 and 2,000 new housing units while aiming to address issues such as traffic, infrastructure capacity, and environmental impact.
Rosemère also passed a resolution requesting an extension from Quebec’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing until July 2026 to finalize concordance by-laws aligned with the new plan.
Public Consultations and Community Input
The proposed redevelopment follows a series of public consultations. In spring 2025, the town held meetings with landowners, a citizen consultation, an online survey, and a workshop with the business community. Officials reported about 360 contributions through these activities. The process builds on earlier consultations held between 2018 and 2023.
Residents expressed general support for redevelopment provided that population growth remains moderate, traffic concerns are addressed, and more green space is incorporated to mitigate heat islands in the sector.
Next Steps
A public consultation meeting on the SPP is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at the Rosemère Community Centre. The session will include a presentation, a Q&A, and opportunities for discussion. Final adoption of the amended urban plan is expected at the municipal council meeting on October 1, 2025.
From fall 2025 through summer 2026, the town plans to develop and adopt concordance by-laws, which will also undergo public consultation in accordance with provincial legislation.
Two-Stage Planning Approach
The municipality is proceeding in two stages: first by amending the urban plan to include the SPP, then by drafting concordance by-laws. This approach, officials say, allows time to incorporate findings from ongoing studies on traffic, infrastructure, and economic feasibility before construction permits are considered.
About the Special Planning Program
The SPP is part of Rosemère’s broader urban plan and provides specific guidelines for strategic development areas. Adopted within the framework of By-law 24-02 of the MRC Thérèse-De Blainville, which came into effect in January 2025, the SPP for Rosemère’s regional hub will guide development through 2040.
