along the edge of property lines for soil; local residents can plant whatever they choose. Many streets underwent one-directional reassignments, to the irritation of local and visiting motorists; Ferrandez has faced criticism for what some feel to be drastic changes resulting in decreased vehicular and pedestrian traffic for merchants on main thoroughfares. See also Boroughs of Montreal Districts of Montreal Municipal reorganization in Quebec References External links Borough website (in French) Société d'histoire et de généalogie du Plateau-Mont-Royal Montréal Le Plateau-Mont-Royal at Google Cultural Institute Boroughs of Montreal Artist colonies Student quarters Gentrification in Canada Canada geography articles needing translation from French Wikipedia