Dorval residents raise concerns over proposed seniors’ residence project!

A strip mall off of Highway 20 in Dorval could soon be replaced by a 12-storey apartment building with more than 200 units.

The units would be up for rent for senior residents, a much-needed project according to the developer.

“There are a lot of people over 65 years old in Dorval,” said Mylène Dupéré, a spokesperson for Groupe Sélection.

Dupéré also believes the location is ideal for seniors and would benefit the area.

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But not everyone is as enthusiastic about the project.

At public consultations held Monday night in Dorval, people took turns to raise concerns over what they saw as flaws in the project, including safety concerns about its location.

“You wanna do this for retirees? Then find them a spot that’s safe,” said Dorval resident Raphael Tremblay. Tremblay pointed out that many retirees socialize at the Dorval Mall and getting there would require crossing high-traffic, accident-prone areas as the project is located right next to the Dorval Circle.

Others, like Dorval resident Max St. Denis, criticized the magnitude of the project.

“We are not against a seniors’ residence, we are against 240 units in a place that should only occupy 80, based on our urban planning plan,” said St. Denis.