The success of a real estate project is measured not just by the number of units sold or rented, but by the quality of life it offers: carefully designed shared spaces, accessible services and a harmonious setting.

In construction, as in urban planning, development projects tend to be seen as an addition of living units. But what turns a set of apartments into a true community is the daily experience they provide. 

Green spaces encourage relaxation, outdoor fireplaces spark socialization, while active areas — outdoor gyms or playgrounds — invite movement. And when circulation flows are planned strategically to link areas, the whole becomes a shared living space. These often invisible details foster attachment and a feeling of belonging. In development, this translates into tangible and sustainable value.

Transforming ideas into living neighbourhoods

At Projet Paysage, our approach, rooted in recreational tourism, is guided by a philosophy of design and planning that places human experience before built form. Before the first line is drawn, we try to understand how people will live in the place: their needs, their habits, their uses. 
 

Early in the process, a strong vision is defined, anchoring the project in its surroundings and revealing the full potential of the site. In this step, we lay the foundation for the upcoming project: analyzing constraints, developing the programming, asking the right questions and thinking outside the box to ensure sustainability. 

Whether a neighbourhood or a real estate development, our work is to build a living environment: intuitive paths, gathering places and shared spaces that deepen the social connection. On a large scale, this takes the form of a coherent master plan that ties together parks, public squares and active mobility. On a small scale, this translates to a welcoming threshold, a vibrant yard, commodities that extend the dwelling into the community…

Pointe-Nord: Densifying to liberate the landscape

Since 2008, Projet Paysage has been working with Proment on the development of the Pointe-Nord neighbourhood on Nuns’ Island. This long-term involvement — from the first sketches of the master plan to the residential projects Evolo I, II, S, X and more recently Evolo Nex — reflects a rare continuity and a deep understanding of the site. 

Built on a former golf course, the neighbourhood opens toward the river. The appeal of the waterfront landscape guided the design: densifying to preserve views, opening up public spaces and bringing people closer to the water.

At the heart of the project, a multifunctional path connects the riverside promenade to the public plaza, creating a seamless link between the neighbourhood, its shops and its users. 

Esplanade Park, with its circular lookout, embodies the balance between architecture and landscape — a stop with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence, animated year-round by cultural events in summer and skating in winter.

The public plaza, at the junction of the park and the main commercial avenue, naturally extends pedestrian pathways. A handful of carefully chosen businesses — Mami Clafoutis, Les Enfants Terribles — add warmth and vitality to local life. 

Louis-Joseph Papineau, Proment 

“The developer sets the direction. Landscape architects turn it into a living environment.” 

The Pointe-Nord experience consolidated our expertise: an integrated approach to design and landscape that continues to inspire the planning of new neighbourhoods like AGORA. 

AGORA: A vibrant, human-scale neighbourhood

From the very beginning, Junic aimed to create a memorable central square. Projet Paysage supported this vision by refining the scale of the site and diversifying its uses, transforming it into a lively, people-focused heart of the community.

Its circular layout encourages gathering and stimulates commercial vitality. Residences, offices, a spa, library, yoga centre, restaurants and terraces all revolve around the central plaza in a live-work-play concept that fosters daily interaction.

The goal: to create a true neighbourhood in an area until now dominated by cars and big-box stores. By prioritizing proximity, AGORA restores pedestrian life and independent commerce. Residents can walk to a wide range of quality services in public spaces with a distinctive character.

Nicolas Tremblay, Junic 

“We invest in the landscape to make the project work. The value follows.” 

Two complementary atmospheres coexist: the central event plaza, animated by fountains and children in summer, and the garden space, punctuated by greenery and furniture for relaxation. Together, they strike a balance between energy and calm, between urban life and the natural rhythm of the landscape. 

The importance of vision… and adaptability

A living environment cannot be improvised: it is planned and evolves alongside the project. 

Our agility in developing planned cities is based on a rich experience, an understanding of market realities, financial constraints and the requirements of each setting. Large-scale projects are deployed over several years; this timeline makes it possible to learn, adjust and continually improve interventions. 

We support the reflection process at every stage of a mandate, always with the goal of enhancing planning and the overall well-being of the project.

Our collaborative approach is rooted in our early years of developing the Mont-Tremblant resort village and related recreational tourism initiatives led by Intrawest. These experiences shaped a culture of listening, dialogue, and trust among the various fields of expertise — urban planners, architects, engineers, and developers. Over the years, this synergy has deepened our understanding of our partners’ challenges. 

That same spirit of collaboration continues to guide how we envision intentional, sustainable living environments where the landscape becomes a driver of identity and cohesion. 

Long-term thinking means creating spaces that stand the test of time. At Projet Paysage, each plan is a commitment: one of an evolving environment, anchored in its surroundings and open to the community, so it can fully inhabit its setting. 

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