Montrealers Rally Against Tennis Stadium Expansion in Jarry Park
Residents and community groups say the $400 million project would erase green space and a neighborhood baseball field, while Tennis Canada says consultations are ongoing.
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A green park sacrificed, a stadium paid 90% by public funds: to whom does Jarry Park really belong?
Montrealers rally against tennis stadium expansion in Jarry Park
Hundreds of Montrealers rallied against the proposed expansion of the tennis stadium at Jarry Park Sunday. Residents and community groups say the project will result in loss of green space and the baseball field in the neighbourhood. In June, Tennis Canada announced its plans to increase the IGA Stadium’s to 15,000 seats and build a […]
Protesters voice opposition to Tennis Canada's project for Montreal’s Jarry Park
Tennis Canada says it needs to keep pace with rising standards on the professional tours and that the IGA Stadium in Montreal is falling behind. That’s why the organization is looking to completely revamp its facilities at Jarry Park, but not everyone is on board with the idea.
Protesters gathered on Sunday at Jarry Park in Montreal to denounce the proposed expansion of Tennis Canada's facilities in the park.
A few thousand walkers responded to the invitation of the "family demonstration" of the Common Front for the Protection of Jarry Park on Sunday afternoon.
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