Laval's Crane Boom: Shaping the Future

0:00Laval Skyline is blowing up right now, turning into one of North America's hottest construction spots. City officials rank at third for active cranes on the continent, trailing only Toronto and Los Angeles. Last summer hit a peak of 33 cranes, swinging high, and even though it's down to 24 now, expect that number to climb back up as Spring kicks in. This surge comes from massive residential projects, zeroing in on the Vols budding downtown core. Developers launched over 4,600 new housing units last year, double the pace from before, with nearly 90% aimed straight. At renters, folks in the city are feeling the shift as towers rise and neighborhoods densify, easing some pressure on Quebec's tight housing market. It's all about accommodating rapid population growth, without sprawling out forever. Big plans ahead include high rises stretching up to 25 stories, with a goal of adding roughly 54,000 units over the next decade. Officials say this boom positions the vow as a model for smart urban expansion.

1:03Keep an eye on those cranes. They're not just building buildings, they're shaping the city's future vibe. That's the story for today. Canada News. Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story.