Quartier DIX30
Quartier DIX30 is a commercial lifestyle centre located in Brossard, Quebec. It is considered Canada's first lifestyle centre and occupies an area of in the L section of Brossard. Quartier DIX30 was designed to emulate an urban or downtown shopping experience with boutiques and to meet the needs of suburban dwellers living on the South Shore of Montreal. Its name refers to its location: at the west corner of the intersection between Autoroute 10 and Autoroute 30.
Quartier DIX30 is served by Réseau de transport de Longueuil buses and the Réseau express métropolitain light metro station Du Quartier.
Project
According to a RioCan press release, "Quartier DIX30 was originally planned in three phases. Phase III goes beyond the initial agreement and comprises approximately of adjacent land."Phase I (September 2006)
Following a press conference on September 14, 2006, the 150-million Canadian dollar phase I of Quartier DIX30 was opened to the public by the developer and the majority owner. This initial phase included the opening of of retail space and of a total of 78 boutiques and restaurants, among many other national retailers.Phase II (April 2007)
Another 40 retailers were opened like major foreign fashion boutiques, electronic stores and restaurant franchises. Furthermore, free underground parking was opened with access ramps along des Lumières Avenue.(Autumn 2007)
The Germain Group built a boutique-hotel: ALT Hotel, a cheap-chic concept designed by LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design that "offers the qualities sought by a growing range of consumers who want affordable accommodation without compromising on design and comfort." The hotel was built alongside the brand new entertainment complex which includes a 900-seat live theatre and concert hall, spa and gym.Furthermore, a Bureau en Gros supplies store, a Safari Pet Centre, a Canadian Tire retailer, a RONA hardware and home improvement store and a large Wal-Mart store have been built on lots in the vicinity of the hotel.
Phase III (Winter 2009)
This new phase will consist of 200 shops and restaurants and is under construction.The new shops will be built in between Bell Sport Complex and Cineplex Odeon, these are the stores confirmed.