Little Burgundy Coalition
741 des Seignuers Street,
Le Sud Quest, Montreal, Quebec
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514 931 4302
Paul Butland – President
250-374-1474
paullb@telus.net
LITTLE BURGUNDY COALITION FACT SHEET
History The Citizen’s Committee for Little Burgundy was established in the 1960s to help preserve racially diverse groups and community members to speak for themselves and grow a preservation movement to prevent the Quebec government from demolishing long-standing neighbourhoods to build housing projects.
Vision The Little Burgundy Citizens’ Group seeks to strengthen community connections for residents and newcomers while enhancing local participation in cultural events that influence the community.
Mission In Little Burgundy, we strive to preserve and protect our unique community heritage and establish a permanent foundation for support groups.
Purpose Our purpose is to challenge large investor development corporations from building low-income, high-rise apartments and high-rent condos to preserve our unique neighbourhood and its lovely residents.
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Future Together, these members of the Citizen’s Committee for Little Burgundy aim to protect socially diverse and racially marginalized groups in the community threatened by redevelopment, while also creating safe, permanent housing for future generations.
Benefits With the launch of the fundraising campaign on April 10th, the residents of Little Burgundy aim to form a coalition of individuals who will advocate against developers intent on jeopardizing the unique buildings and heritage that this part of Montreal embodies, providing the whole community with a social voice for marginalized groups.
Milestones By the 1970s, the neighbourhood of Little Burgundy had been transformed after its demolition for new housing. A social housing project was established in the northeastern part of the community, and new townhouses were constructed in the centre during the 1980s. In the 1990s, several luxury condominiums were built along the Lachine Canal, enhancing the community’s market value.
Accomplishments The Little Burgundy Sports Centre was established to provide sports activities for young people. Programs were developed for individuals with disabilities and intellectual challenges. The Georges-Vanier Cultural Centre was also created to host art exhibitions, drawing workshops, and music classes. Little Burgundy had an average of 1,430 monthly visits during the first three months of 2014.
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April 2025