Montreal’s first modular transitional housing project opens

Montreal’s first modular transitional housing project opens

September 22, 2025 4:40 pm EST.

“Thinking outside of the box,” said Valérie Plante, mayor of Montreal, on the opening of the city’s first modular transitional housing project, at the former Hippodrome site, for people who have experienced homelessness. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.

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