3e avenue Limoilou district in Quebec City
“The development of 3e avenue, the backbone of the Limoilou district in Quebec City, seems to us to be the perfect example of a positive experience, because its development and activities are in tune with the uses and needs of the community.
The 3e avenue is more than a commercial street. It is also a space for socializing. The shape of 3e Avenue encourages people to meet while having access to local businesses. It is the backbone of the neighborhood. A range of commercial and social activities and active travel are articulated from this thoroughfare, which goes well beyond traffic.
As for commercial activities, they offer several proximity services to residents. Although the service offer has become more specialized in recent years, merchants generally seek to offer local services at an affordable price and are sensitive, for the most part, to the different economic realities of neighbourhood residents.
For many citizens, 3e Avenue is also a transit route between their home and work. Even though a relatively large number of cars travel on this artery, there is a good cohabitation with pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians are numerous and have access to wide sidewalks that allow for safe movement. These sidewalks are also a meeting place for citizens who wish to socialize. In recent years, a bicycle path has also been added to encourage safe bicycle travel. Some parking lots have even been removed to allow for the installation of electrically assisted bike shares.
Despite its different functions, 3e Avenue admirably supports a set of factors essential to social life, as the components of the built environment are in tune with the movements and needs of its community.”
(Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.149).
The 3e avenue, Alexandre Gilbert.
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