WESTHAVEN SECTOR
Westhaven is one of the four priority sectors in NDG. The neighborhood is bounded by Saint-Jacques and Sherbrooke and Saint-Jacques on the north and the south respectively and West Broadway and Connaught on the east and west. The Council works in partnership with key stakeholders and actors within the community including residents, volunteers, and organisations in order to give voice to their concerns and form a common vision for Westhaven.
Portrait of Territory
Westhaven is a residential neighbourhood where nearly all apartment buildings are 3 story except for the building on Sherbrooke, which is a 13 storey residential tower. There is an industrial zone on Saint-Jacques, railway dividing Westhaven in two, parc Coffee on Coffee street, and commercial activities on Sherbrooke, Harley and Saint-Jacques. Nearby landmarks include Montréal Ouest train station, Concordia University’s Loyola campus, Reno Depot and the Parmalat milk factory. The Westhaven community centre on Harley avenue is Westhaven’s focal point; it provides social, cultural and physical activities to the residents along with other community partners.
Statistic
As per the 2016 census, the neighbourhood is home to 2 573 residents; 34% of them are non-canadian citizens and 22% earns less than 10 000$ per year.
MOBILISATION: Residents Initiatives, Events, Projects
Mobilization of residents, organizations and institutions is one of the key actions to improve life in this neighborhood. NDG Community Council supports local initiatives, organizing local events in collaboration with other partners.
Westhaven Community Center playing a very important mission by keeping and providing activities, events & services for the residents (adults & children).
Westhaven Community Center playing a very important mission by keeping and providing activities, events & services for the residents (adults & children).
- Park(ing) Day
- Jane's Walk
- Tax Clinics
- Treasure hunt
- Gardening
- Residents Meetings, Picnics, Summer Party
SCAVENGER HUNT IN WESTHAVEN!
2020 - The month of october is the ideal time to discover Westhaven while respecting social distancing. Have fun answering the questions below and get a chance to win one of 30 gift cards.
2020 - The month of october is the ideal time to discover Westhaven while respecting social distancing. Have fun answering the questions below and get a chance to win one of 30 gift cards.
CONCERTATION
Since 2006 the Council has worked in the priority sectors and has been working on creating a space to bring together people working in these sectors (it is now called the Table of Action for the Priority Sectors, TAPS).
The vision of the Westhaven Neighbourhood Committee is to create a lively, vibrant and integrated environment in which diverse discussions are initiated, goals are set and relevant connections are made through mobilization and partnerships within the Westhaven community for the purpose of developing projects that improve the quality of life of the neighbourhood and Notre-Dame de Grace as a whole.
The committee’s mission is to act as a catalyst for social and economic development by facilitating consultations, encouraging discussions and supporting residents and those who have a vested interest in the Westhaven community at large in the planning and implementation of projects and activities. As a catalyst, the committee aims to empower residents and partners within the Westhaven community, by providing an initial support and creating a positive space in which they can further build a community which they envision.
The committee’s mission is to act as a catalyst for social and economic development by facilitating consultations, encouraging discussions and supporting residents and those who have a vested interest in the Westhaven community at large in the planning and implementation of projects and activities. As a catalyst, the committee aims to empower residents and partners within the Westhaven community, by providing an initial support and creating a positive space in which they can further build a community which they envision.
The Westhaven Neighbourhood Committee was formed in 2012. Involving key partners and local residents, the committee aims to create a space in which challenges and opportunities within the community are discussed in depth. Since its formation, the committee has begun reflecting on its vision, mission, goals, and priorities. The committee conducted local surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the specific needs of the community. An action plan was established in 2020 in concertation with partners to tackle all the needs of residents in terms of community space, mobility, road safety and some small urban interventions. The committee is constantly reaching out to more stakeholders within the community, it partners with key organizations and organizes various activities to increasingly involve the citizens of Westhaven. Relevant connections are being made through mobilization and partnerships within the community for the purpose of developing projects that link residents with services and facilities in their neighborhood and in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce as a whole.
- NDG Community Council
- Arrondissement CDN-NDG
- Westhaven Community Center
- Food Depot
- LogisAction
- Prévention CDN-NDG
- CIUSSS Centre-Ouest de Montréal
- WECRA
- SPVM
- EXO
- West-Can Folk Performing
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Mesure 17
The Mesure 17 program, funded by CIUSSS Central West, is providing the opportunity for the Westhaven neighbourhood to move towards an environment that enables healthier and more active lifestyle for its residents. NDG Community Council is proud to have accompanied its partners and residents in this program to conduct an in-depth study of the neighbourhood's built environment. For more information on the study's final report and recommendations, please click the link below.
In 2018, the Mesure 17 program, funded by CIUSSS Central West, provided the opportunity for Westhaven neighbourhood to move towards an environment that enables a healthier and more active lifestyle for its residents. NDG Community Council is proud to have accompanied its partners and residents in this program to conduct an in-depth study of the neighbourhood's built environment. For more information on the study's final report and recommendations, please click the link below (Westhaven vision 2020 report).
In 2020, Westhaven was granted additional funds by Mesure 17 to concretize some of the recommendations that were highlighted in the in-depth study of the neighbourhood. A project that aims to reduce heat islands in the neighbourhood is taking place in front of the Westhaven community centre. You can watch the video created about heat island in Westhaven and the illustrations for the area in front of Westhaven community centre below. (link to the video and the illustrations).
