MONTREAL, April 26, 2017 /CNW/ - The City of Montreal,
the Montreal North Borough, the Société de verdissement du Montréal
métropolitain (Soverdi) and the Working Table partners of the Green
Corridor of Five Schools in Montreal North came together today to
announce TD Bank Group's contribution to the project. Much work
will be done to the entire Green Corridor currently underway thanks
to $500,000 in funding from TD. TD is
now the leading major private financial contributor to be involved
with the project.
"The Green Corridor of Five Schools will provide a legacy of
green spaces, places where people can relax, play and meet," said
Sylvie Demers, Chair, Quebec Market,
TD Bank Group. "TD has been committed to revitalizing and enhancing
green spaces in Quebec for several
years now. This year will be no exception as we are committed to
supporting 150 projects across Canada through the TD Common Ground
Project. These projects create gathering places and improve
the quality of life of the communities in the long term."
The Green Corridor is meant to set up cool areas where people
can get together, and they promote active and healthy lifestyles.
TD's $500,000 contribution will
allow, among others, 750 trees to be planted, two small squares to
be built and recreational equipment to be installed. Events will be
organized to liven up the neighbourhood and encourage residents to
come out with their families and friends. The key component of the
project is to set up a recreational and educational park on the
grounds of Lester B. Pearson High
School. A mural will be painted in collaboration with
students to enhance the architecture of school buildings and to
make the neighbourhood more appealing.
"We're pleased the business community is responsive to the
sustainable development issue and has made a financial commitment
to a sustainable development project initiated by Soverdi and the
Montreal North Borough," said Denis
Coderre, Mayor of Montreal.
"The Green Corridor is a unifying and sustainable project for our
administration. The project is in line with the Sustainable
Montreal 2016–2020 plan and will receive $1.35 million in funding from the City of Montreal through the integrated
neighbourhood program that endeavours to develop liveable
neighbourhoods."
"We are delighted with TD's participation in the Green Corridor,
which is a large community project," said Montreal North Borough
Mayor Christine Black. "TD's
involvement will certainly improve the life of residents and people
in the sector, and make them feel comfortable spending time there
and using the facilities. It will perfectly complement a dozen
projects that will be completed in the area this year."
"At Soverdi, we believe the Green Corridor of Five Schools
project is a natural fit for the TD Common Ground Project,"
said Malin Anagrius, Executive Director at Soverdi. "The
vision that gave rise to and guides the project is based on an
urban planning concept that connects members of the community.
Young students are our main concern. We need to provide them with
beautiful and inviting spaces that are conducive to learning and
playing."
The Green Corridor of Five Schools in Montreal North is a
unique, multiethnic area covering 0.4 km2 in
Montreal that is densely populated
but lacks green spaces. Over 6,000 children, parents and teachers
pass through that area of Montreal North every day.
The Green Corridor project began in 2015 thanks to the support
of partners such as the City of
Montreal, the Montreal North Borough, the Commission
scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île, the English Montreal School Board,
Vélo-Québec and Soverdi. The project is part of a collaborative
approach that also includes a fortnight of local organizations and
many residents.
About TD Community Giving
TD Bank Group invests in
communities in order to effect positive change in the places where
it operates and where its clients and employees live and work. In
2015, TD donated more than $92.5
million to support community organizations in Canada, the United
States and the United
Kingdom. In Canada, TD
focuses on education and financial literacy, creating opportunities
for young people and the environment. For further information,
please visit www.td.com/corporate-responsibility.
SOURCE TD Bank Group