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October 23, 2023

Our Metamorphosis in the Media

Our launch of La Prairie Louvain – the largest field of sunflowers on the island of Montreal – not only sowed the seeds in our territory, but also in the province’s media. Here’s what garnered attention regarding the kick-off of our great Metamorphosis:

 

ENGLISH

  • “I think a lot of people know that area to be very productive – there’s a lot of things going on in that area” – Sean Henry (CBC Daybreak Montreal)
  • “Armela Cucuzzella is the Research Chair in Integrated Design and Sustainability for the Built Environment at Concordia University, where she also teaches design. She said the SDC’s plan has the potential to redefine how residents think and feel about their neighbourhood.” – Cassandra Yanez-Leyton (CBC News)

 

FRENCH 

  • « Le tournesol pourrait même devenir un emblème touristique de la métropole à la fin de l’été » – Annie Desrochers (Le 15-18, Radio-Canada)
  • « Avec la tenue de l’événement Aire Commune et les nombreux restaurants qui ouvrent autour, voici une autre belle raison de se rendre au nord de la 40 ! » – Silo 57
  • « Plus besoin de faire de la route pour profiter d’un champ de tournesols » – Silo 57
  • « La saison estivale s’annonce magique ! » – Noémi Lincourt (Narcity)
  • « Si tu comptais inclure cette sortie à ta ​bucket list cette année, sache que plus de 10 000 tournesols fleuriront en plein cœur de Montréal au cours de l’été » – Noémi Lincourt (Narcity)

 

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