Griffintown To Get Its Facelift

An artist's rendition of what the new 'District Griffin' project will look like.

From CTV:

Montreal's historic Griffintown neighbourhood has been a target for re-development for years, and now it looks as though the area bordering downtown and Old Montreal will finally be getting its facelift.

But the residents of Griffintown are not necessarily thrilled with the news.

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My Comment: The area does need an improvement .... but I also know that it will lose its distinct character and feel.