coronavirus pandemic.For starters, the city is planning on opening up 25 winter “stations” in 17 boroughs. They will be equipped with outdoor street furniture and coloured lighting designed to brighten up public squares, parking lots and vacant spaces.
The stations will be based near shopping centres to encourage people to visit and shop locally. The stations have a budget of $600,000, and are part of the $6 million city assistance holiday plan, already announced.
Montreal public health says ‘less is more’ for holiday gatherings as COVID-19 crisis continues “We worked with artists, designers — it will be a very cool and unique experience,” said Plante. “It encourages people to go and shop local, because this year we should encourage more.