Ville-Marie Revives Montreal’s Chinatown | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough is launching a bold, year-long revitalization push for Chinatown — with 7-day-a-week cleaning crews, a new local alliance to steer development, and temporary beautification projects like picnic tables already in place. This comes after years of community outcry over homelessness, crime, and neglect. While residents cautiously welcome the action — especially the first-ever councilor-led commitment to change — security remains top priority, with leaders like Bryant Chang stressing that tackling drug dealing and prostitution must come first. The city also plans to…