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Real Estate: Roches-Noires: An Ecological Gem Back on the Market

Real Estate: Roches-Noires: An Ecological Gem Back on the Market

Despite an official rejection of the project for environmental reasons, the lands of Roches-Noires are once again attracting interest. Up for sale through a bidding process, they have become a symbol of a national dilemma: growth or preservation?

While the Smart City project in Roches-Noires seemed buried with the rejection of its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application, the story takes an unexpected turn. The affected lands, consisting of 353 hectares, are situated in a unique ecological zone.