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You hear more and more people talking about the future of our metropolises, the “15-minute City” is a concept that’s increasingly being advocated by architects and urban planners. What does this mean and why does this model appeal to Mellem?

Thanks to Mellem Ville-Marie, say goodbye to rental offices that take over very scarce and valuable commercial space in communities where they are found, often to the detriment of businesses that bring people together.

Let’s not beat around the bush: bringing up money when it’s time find an apartment to rent—whether in beautiful Montreal or elsewhere across Quebec—can quickly become a taboo issue.

A 2-minute love song to leasing, in the form of a musical manifesto (à la Pierre Lapointe, but Pierre Lapointe didn’t write it).

With family members grilling us at every gathering about when we’re going to finally buy a bungalow on the South Shore, we’ve gotten the message: People think renting should be a temporary fix, not a lifestyle choice.

The average apartment for rent in Montreal tends to come with the usual “amenities”: poorly insulated walls, warped floors and wobbly furniture, coat after coat of paint to cover the last tenant’s garish apple green. Described in the ad as “quaintly charming.” Ahem.

It’s official: more than 80% of Canadians feel good about teleworking and don’t want to go back to an office setting, according to a survey conducted earlier this year by Léger in collaboration with the Association for Canadian Studies. Homes have never been fuller!