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Toolkit of Best Practices

Our priorities

Food Security

Access to fresh and affordable food is limited. The southern West Island can be considered a food desert, meaning that very few residents live within a 500 meter radius of amenities that offer fresh fruits and vegetables.

Housing

Very little affordable and adequate rental housing can be found in the southern West Island and there are many obstacles to the local development of more affordable housing.

Poverty Reduction & Social Inclusion

In general, the population of the southern West Island is considered well-off from a socioeconomic point of view. But at the same time, hidden poverty exists in concentrated pockets across the region.

Health & Social Services

With only 58 doctors per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 85 per 100,000 in Montreal, accessibility to first line health services is a constant challenge in the West Island. Specialized services are also lacking.

Transportation

Traveling within the West Island and into Montreal almost always involves spending a long time in public transportation or being stuck in traffic. Active transportation options are also limited.

“Give people good information and effective tools and they will work together to create the kind of communities they want.”

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Upcoming events

October 19, 2023

FORUM pour la consolidation du réseau en sécurité alimentaire dans l'ODI

🕒 October 19, 2023 9:00 am - 3:15 pm

Joignez-vous à nous pour prendre part à la consolidation du réseau en sécurité alimentaire dans l'Ouest-de l'île de Montréal !

Cette rencontre en présentiel aura lieu le jeudi 19 octobre 2023 au 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal, QC H8Y 1R4.

Appel à tous les intervenant.e.s, les élu.e.s et citoyen.e.s engagé.e.s pour la sécurité alimentaire et qui possèdent de l'expérience ou des connaissances pertinentes pour l'Ouest-de-l'île! Ce forum est l'occasion idéale de partager vos idées et votre expertise, alors que nous nous réunissons pour aborder les questions vitales entourant nos systèmes alimentaires tout en se questionnant sur comment maximiser notre impact collectif.

Enregistrez-vous ici : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-forum-reseau-en-securite-alimentaire-pour-louest-de-lile-de-montreal-680787051397?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join us for an exciting forum for the consolidation of the food security network in the West Island of Montreal! This in-person gathering will take place on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 9665 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal, QC H8Y 1R4.

Calling all food security-engaged stakeholders, elected officials and citizens with relevant experience or knowledge about food security in the West Island! This forum is the perfect opportunity to share your valuable insights and expertise, as we gather to address the vital issues surrounding our food systems and brainstorm on how to maximize our collective impact.

Register here : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-forum-reseau-en-securite-alimentaire-pour-louest-de-lile-de-montreal-680787051397?aff=oddtdtcreator

Current projects

Pointe-Claire Project

The Pointe-Claire Project is a pilot project that aims to improve access, both physically and economically, to fresh fruits and vegetables in the West Island. The city of Pointe-Claire, and more specifically the residents who live in the heart of the city, are the focus of this project. The project is funded by the Direction Régionale de Santé Publique (DRSP).

Learn more about the project’s Neighbourhood Market.

Community Housing Toolbox

Together for a more inclusive southern West Island

Housing for All

Through Housing for All, will address the systemic barriers that limit the development of community housing, also known as the six conditions of systems change. We will accomplish this by adopting a local housing project that is currently in development as a lens through which to tackle these barriers. This will have a positive impact on the feasibility of the chosen project, as well as on other future projects. Learn more.

Comité logement Establishment Project

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