Maison du développement durable

Eight socially and environmentally minded organizations have united to create the Centre for Sustainable Development, which offers space for reflection, innovation, education and the meeting of minds on sustainable development. This demonstration green building, the first to receive LEED Platinum Certification in Quebec, aims to inspire everyone from property developers to the general public and create a synergy between its founding members: Amnistie internationale, The Petit Réseau daycare centre, the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal, ENvironnement JEUnesse, Équiterre, Option consommateurs, the Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l’environnement du Québec and Vivre en Ville.

The Centre offers a wide array of sustainable development resources. Its goal is to help the public discover simple ways of contributing to sustainable development. By offering easy-to-follow practical advice, the project aims to counter citizens’ feeling of powerlessness and provide them with tools to personally participate in necessary changes.