The Town of Rosemère has presented to Municipal Council the report on its citizen consultation on housing, a participatory process that will help guide the development of its very first housing policy.

This consultation reached 408 participants in the online survey and brought together 52 citizen participants at a participatory workshop held on April 15 for those aged 55 and older. The results reflect a well-established population with strong ties to the community: 97% are homeowners, 75% have lived in Rosemère for more than 10 years, and 62% are 55 years of age or older.

A Strong Attachment to the Community

The message from residents is unequivocal: 86% see their residential future in Rosemère, regardless of the type of housing. Of these, 49% wish to remain in their current home, while 37% would consider a smaller dwelling, a home better suited to their needs, or one offering additional services. Only 7% are considering leaving the town, and another 7% remain undecided.

Four key themes emerged consistently across all demographic groups and housing preferences: proximity to services, walkability, access to nature, and the overall quality of the living environment. Residents are not thinking in terms of housing alone, but rather in terms of a complete and integrated community environment.

"I would like to warmly thank the hundreds of Rosemerites who took the time to share their vision with us. Your message is perfectly clear. These voices will directly guide the development of our very first housing policy—a policy that we are building with you," said Marie-Elaine Pitre, Mayor of Rosemère.

One quote from the discussions captures this shared vision well: “Staying in Rosemère because our lives are here. This is where our roots, our friends, our families, and our landmarks are.”

The consultation concludes with a shared vision for the future: “Aging in Rosemère means being able to thrive in an accessible, people-centered, and green environment, where services, social connections, and mobility support independence at every stage of life.”

The citizen consultation report will now serve as a foundation for the development of the Town’s housing policy. Its adoption is scheduled for later in 2026. The full report is now available on the Town’s website, allowing residents to follow the process and review the details of the consultation.