Plateau Mont-Royal’s permanent School Street, Place de l’Ange Cornu, was unveiled at école primaire Paul-Bruchési in October 2024. This is the first permanent School Street implementation as part of the National Active School Streets Initiative (NASSI) and in the Plateau Mont-Royal area.

Place de l’Ange Cornu was developed after the school lost part of its yard to a gym expansion. The permanent School Street on Rue de Lanaudière provides a child-friendly space by closing it to vehicle traffic, reducing congestion, and creating an area for play, socialization, and exploration.

Designed around the theme of an enchanted forest, the space features playful mushroom sculptures, 45 square metres of planted greenery maintained by students, and a microlibrary to encourage book sharing and creativity. It also includes a variety of seating and is accessible to strollers and people using wheelchairs.

NASSI is Canada’s largest-ever School Streets movement: Green Communities Canada is leading a cross-country collaboration between three not-for-profit organizations, four research institutions, and 25 community partners spanning six provinces. The program includes matched funding and community in-kind contributions, totaling a $6 million investment in children’s physical activity.

Learn more on our School Streets webpage.