Skateboarders in Montreal rally to save Project 45 DIY skatepark from potential demolition amid city's redevelopment plans.

Montreal skateboarders are mobilizing to save Project 45, a DIY skatepark, from potential demolition amid the city's redevelopment plans. Built over a decade ago, skaters worry the city's intention to redevelop the park's infrastructure masks plans for demolition. Skateboarder Marie-Pier Hamelin has launched a petition that has garnered around 6,000 signatures. While the city claims the park needs safety improvements, skaters seek to preserve its unique character.

October 19, 2024
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