HELPFUL TIPS SHEETS

This sheet presents inspiring examples of the many spin-offs that can be generated by heritage development, helping to improve the quality of life in the municipality. It was prepared in collaboration with Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine.

This sheet presents the major principles to be respected when applying a commercial urbanism plan that plays a role in sustainable development. This tip sheet summarizes a study conducted by the Rues principales Foundation for the ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation.

This tip sheet presents the central role that a Site Planning for Architectural Integration Program plays from the perspective of preserving local heritage and history, as well as improvements to the built landscape and the quality of life in municipalities.

Presenting, in concrete terms, how to plan safe spaces to promote the integration of bicycles into our main streets, this tip sheet was produced in collaboration with Vélo Québec.

This diagnostic tool makes it possible to understand the commercial dynamic of a street and to guide stakeholders in conducting business recruitment. It was prepared in collaboration with the Ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation.

Underscores the importance of giving an enterprise's business image the attention that it deserves, including consideration of both the exterior elements (architecture, signage, etc.) and the interior (merchandise, atmosphere, reception, etc.).

Landscaping plays a major role in the harmonious development of a community. Learn how it helps make areas more pleasing and safe and, as a consequence, how it helps increase goodwill.

Provides a reminder of how important it is to choose the right materials—materials that will highlight a building while respecting its architectural style.

Covers the basic principles that should be followed to ensure that new buildings fit into the existing built environment and enhance the image of the main street.

Provides useful advice on choosing harmonious colour combinations that add to the character and appearance of a building, whether commercial or residential.

Addresses the importance to accord to the doors and windows of a building and to the elements to take into consideration for preserving the heritage look and a unique local architecture.

Emphasizes the features that make a building unique and suggests a simple procedure for making quality renovations.

Educates building owners on the importance of respecting the unique character of their buildings and of the street by making alterations to their building facades that are tasteful, appropriate and well integrated.

Helps merchants appreciate the advantages of having awnings installed and assists them in making an informed choice.

Enhances business people's awareness of the benefits to be gained by displaying their products in their store windows while respecting the image of the business and the neighbourhood.

Addresses the importance of respectively integrating the sign into the building and gives advice to guide its design.