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René Lépine

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388:. Lépine planned to build a $ 2 billion mixed use project consisting of apartments, office and retail space on the site, which received partial pre-approval by the city of Montreal. Ultimately, Lépine bid $ 75 million, but did not buy the property due to weakness in the real estate market at the time. 603:
main headquarters for Quebec, was classified as a federal historic monument, which Lépine preserved by keeping the original structure and converting it to condominiums as part of the deal. Lépine paid for public utilities on the property, costing $ 2 million. There was public outcry for conservation
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for a total of $ 8 million over multiple phases. He had acquired the property with the intention of developing 1,500 apartments. This was met with resistance from the city of Montreal, who wanted to convert the entire property into a park. Lépine argued that this would not be in the best interest of
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houses and a low-rise apartment building directly adjacent to two of his other properties. He announced his intention to develop a 67-unit apartment building on the property, originally named Le Cartier II, later changed to Sir Robert Peel, at a cost of $ 15 million. Lépine was initially refused a
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were ever built in Montreal, a newly-invented form of ownership that was far more attractive to homebuyers. It was the largest development in Montreal at the time since the Olympic Village. The project was originally estimated to cost $ 125 million, but increased to $ 140 million. The project was
599:. The price paid by Lépine was less than half the property's assessed value of $ 9 million, but in line with reviewed federal estimates. During his first year of ownership, Lépine paid property taxes based on a value of $ 9 million. The main building on the property, which was formerly the 556:. The same year, the federal government offered the city of Montreal the chance to purchase the property for conservation, but Montreal city officials declined the offer in an official July 1997 correspondence. After failing to sell the property to the municipal government, the 310:, who approved the development in the spring of 1981 for 725 apartments, in exchange for Lépine giving the city 20% of the land on his property for public park space at no charge. The project was later approved for over 925 apartments, with added commercial 338:
in 1989, Lépine's soaring sales were an exception to the lagging real estate market in Quebec during the same period. By 1989, sales at the project had exceeded $ 250 million. Le Sanctuaire was Lépine's most financially successful and widely considered the
587:. As soon as Lépine closed on the property, some estimated its market value with new residential zoning at $ 20 million. Lépine announced the development of 55 single family homes and 9 condominiums. Lépine's purchase price raised questions as the federal 455:. After a $ 18.5 million renovation, Lépine increased the number of units to 397 apartments and tripled the original rent. The property was widely publicized after all 175 tenants were controversially evacuated in September 1996 by orders of the Ottawa 167:. At the age of 13, he dropped out of school to earn money for his family after his father became ill. He worked at a jewelry factory and also started a flooring business. At the age of 19, he had $ 4,000 in savings, borrowed $ 8,000 from his local 580:, urging him to block Lépine's project. However, the city of Montreal granted his zoning request and overwhelmingly approved Lépine's project, voting 7-2 in favour, in March 1999, shortly before closing on the property. 1828: 403:
in Moscow that was estimated to cost up to $ 700 million. However, Lépine's projects in Russia were never completed due to a variety of operational and political difficulties. Lépine was financially backed by the
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By 1985, Lépine's company Groupe Lépine had over $ 300 million of real estate assets. Lépine had considered venturing into developing office buildings in partnership with a major Canadian insurance company.
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to build the Canadian embassy in Moscow. He was an official representative of the Canadian government and gave a personal tour of Montreal to a Russian diplomatic delegation that included
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due to multiple building and fire code violations of the previous owner. Lépine gave $ 65,000 to the city of Ottawa to help relocate the displaced tenants to new homes. Ottawa Mayor
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for $ 3.3 million in February 1999, a value the federal government had reviewed to be fair. Soon after, Lépine reached a tentative agreement to purchase the property from
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real estate developers of his time. His companies developed over $ 5 billion of real estate in Canada and the United States since the 1960s. He also owned a portfolio of
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citizens, as it would cost the city at least $ 10 million, with no long term tax revenues. Lépine eventually struck a deal with Montreal Mayor
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with his business partner Hervé Pomerleau. He was also planning a development called Canada Place, a 1,200-unit apartment project inspired by
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In 1978, Lépine made his first real estate investment in the United States with the purchase of Drake Tower, a 143-unit apartment building in
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for $ 6 million. Both buildings had high vacancies and were renovated extensively. In 1971, Lépine and Webster wanted to purchase the
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demolition permit, but was granted one after winning an appeal in court in May 1987, reversing the initial decision. The move by the
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In 1991, Lépine announced the development of Alexander Pushkin Tower, a $ 70 million mixed use office and apartment project in
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and retail properties in Montreal and Ottawa. Lépine developed many buildings considered landmarks in Montreal, including the
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He was the chairman of real estate for MD Financial and bought over $ 1 billion worth of properties for the MD Realty Fund.
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at 1200 De Maisonneuve Boulevard Ouest for $ 80 million. The buildings changed names after Lépine sold the property to
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of his career. It was widely reported that Lépine was intending to retire after developing this project, but did not.
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for retail. The parcel of land measured nearly 1.1 million square feet. The project also directly created 2,000 jobs.
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Hadekel, Peter (1992-09-22). "From sweaters to satellites, Montreal companies are anxious to supply Russians".
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By 1974, Lépine owned or controlled over 1,000 rental apartments in Montreal through various partnerships.
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Peritz, Ingrid (1985-12-10). "Montreal may alter appeal procedure for demolition permits, Lamarre says".
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In April 1999, Lépine acquired the property for $ 4 million, which was the highest offer obtained by the
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for their contract employees. The project cost $ 10 million. The property was built on land owned by the
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to grant a demolition permit on three historic buildings to Lépine was highly controversial and angered
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Rogers, Dave (1997-06-13). "Former low-rent apartment building gets $ 10-million upscale makeover".
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Schnurmacher, Thomas (1989-03-24). "Pringle jets south as Desmarais gives bash for Duke, Duchess".
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attended the official reopening of the building, renamed Horizon Tower, with Lépine in June 1997.
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to revamp the area, which had fallen into disrepair. The project was supported by Montreal Mayor
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Stern, Leonard (1998-09-08). "Rideau-Chaptel Towers: Legal fight brewing over mass evacuation".
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and calls to preserve 215 trees. Over 19 trees were cut down, including one over 100 years old.
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In 1998, Lépine developed Sussex House, a 85-unit apartment building at 22 Murray Street in the
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in Montreal for $ 3 million. The same year, they purchased the 181-unit apartment building
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Since his early 70s, Lépine spent his time between work in Montreal and his other home in
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Drummond, Derek (1989-09-30). "Condo tower is more about marketing than architecture".
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was also personally involved in the planning of the project. Lépine was asked by the
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In 1979, Lépine acquired a large parcel of land on Deom Avenue on the border of the
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at 10 cents a bag that he would pick up off the ground outside a timber factory in
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Scott, Marian (1987-09-21). "MCM slow to protect old buildings: heritage group".
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Hardwell, William (1974-11-23). "Ottawa's helpful housing proposals questioned".
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In 1999, Lépine purchased Drummond Court, a vacant building in poor condition on
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In 1974, he, Joseph Zappia, Gerald Robinson and Andrew Gaty, were appointed by
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Buchanan, Carrie (1998-09-08). "Owner, officials trade blame for evacuation".
780:"'J'ai cru, je vois': The wonderful life of Françoise Nelida Larivière-Lépine" 287: 1316:
Heinrich, Jeff (1991-10-16). "Montreal developer Lépine to build in Moscow".
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Wood, Nancy (1985-05-09). "Tenants file protest in demolition of buildings".
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Maskoulis, Julia (1981-11-28). "Builder aims to keep empire in the family".
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Gyulai, Linda (1999-08-03). "Building with a hole in it will be - a hole".
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Halter, Fran (1985-12-26). "Developer has big plans for Montreal in 1986".
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In 1989, Lépine was the lead contender in a $ 100 million deal to purchase
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Swoger, Kate (1999-02-27). "Panel delays decision on Mount Royal condos".
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Curran, Peggy (1999-03-03). "Can a plaque make up for a ravaged site?".
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Lépine died at his home on April 18, 2012, after a lengthy battle with
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Gyulai, Linda (1999-02-24). "Development hearing produces surprises".
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Goff, Kristin (1998-10-08). "Developer target 'upscale transients'".
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Gyulai, Linda (2002-02-09). "Demolition of YMCA angers activists".
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Auf DerMaur, Nick (1980-03-03). "Housing project dwarfs Rockhill".
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In September 1996, Lépine made his first real estate investment in
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Bronson, Susan (1999-04-24). "Condo opponents continue fighting".
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Wood, Nancy (1985-09-05). "Developer gets OK to raze greystones".
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Mediterranea Marks 50% Pre-Sales, Pours Concrete on First Building
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and built his first real estate project, a single family house in
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Dow, Carl (1999-08-07). "Sussex House in the heart of the city".
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financed by the Mercantile Bank of Canada, which was acquired by
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Schnurmacher, Thomas (1993-04-05). "Mood fit for the occasion".
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Jelowicki, Amanda (2000-08-29). "Condos: more trees get chop".
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neighborhood of Ottawa, across the street from the newly-built
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Since the 1960s, he built more than 1,500 houses in Montreal's
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purchased the 140-unit apartment building Tour Horizon at 1212
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Bohuslawky, Maria (1996-09-07). "Tenants leave unsafe tower".
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agreed to invest $ 20 million to renovate and relocate to the
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Brady, Sheila (1998-10-03). "Introducing the Lépine Family".
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McGovern, Sheila (1989-02-12). "Le Sanctuaire: Tower power".
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Maguire Gillies, Craille (2007-01-11). "Comfort and Joy".
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Lamey, Mary (2001-07-04). "1,250 downtown rental units".
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In late November 1981, Lépine started the development of
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during their respective delegation visits to Montreal.
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Gyulai, Linda (2000-03-03). "Condo project moves on".
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sent a petition with 160 signatures to Montreal Mayor
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Brownstein, Bill (2000-07-20). "Site for sore eyes".
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and tenants who had secured office leases, including
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during the development in 1986. As was noted by the
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Montreal, Quebec. 22 October 2005. p. 2. 112:(born October 23, 1929 – April 18, 2012) was a 1191: 1189: 1634: 1632: 1630: 1628: 1591:"Tour d'horizon des chantier de construction" 1570: 1568: 1566: 1564: 1562: 1418: 1416: 1414: 1054: 1052: 1050: 1048: 1046: 1044: 1042: 1040: 890: 888: 886: 884: 882: 880: 878: 8: 876: 874: 872: 870: 868: 866: 864: 862: 860: 858: 352:In 1985, Lépine acquired a property at 3440 1311: 1309: 1307: 1305: 1102: 1100: 842: 840: 838: 836: 834: 832: 830: 828: 251:units across Canada and the United States. 1662: 1660: 1658: 1656: 1654: 1652: 1650: 1526: 1524: 1522: 1274: 1272: 684: 682: 680: 18: 1773:"Accusations foretold sponsorship fiasco" 1697: 1695: 1693: 1612: 1610: 1608: 1606: 1546: 1544: 1542: 1376: 1374: 1372: 1370: 1368: 1229:Bonhomme, Jean-Pierre (7 December 1989). 1158: 1156: 753:. Groupe Lepine. Retrieved on 2012-01-15. 660: 658: 656: 183:In 1969, Lépine and his business partner 1812:"Developer fells more protected trees". 1506: 1504: 1398: 1396: 1394: 1392: 1120: 1118: 993:"Berkshire 85% sold in under 8 months". 654: 652: 650: 648: 646: 644: 642: 640: 638: 636: 1488: 1486: 1484: 1357:"Montreal firm gets Moscow contracts". 1006: 1004: 988: 986: 632: 558:Canadian Department of National Defence 542:Canadian Department of National Defence 498:neighborhood of Ottawa, the same year. 410:Caisse de dépôts et placement du Québec 360:that included three historic Victorian 1880:Canadian businesspeople in real estate 1468: 1466: 1464: 1336:Bonhomme, Jean-Pierre (3 March 1993). 1140: 1138: 1136: 1024: 1022: 970: 968: 966: 964: 962: 801: 799: 797: 795: 793: 1890:Deaths from prostate cancer in Canada 1331: 1329: 1327: 1255:Cloutier, Laurier (16 October 1990). 1250: 1248: 1246: 1224: 1222: 1089:"Boutiquees added to condo project". 377:. The project was completed in 1990. 7: 708: 706: 704: 544:to acquire a property they owned on 1011:"Patrician Offers 12.75 Mortgage". 691:"Montreal Real Estate Pushes Ahead" 1827:Lampert, Allison (18 April 2012). 591:reported to Public Works Minister 14: 303:St. Patrick's Society of Montreal 16:Canadian businessman (1929–2012) 1667:Marsden, William (2002-01-15). 1359:Montreal Gazette/Canadian Press 947:Lampert, Allison (2011-06-21). 665:Lampert, Allison (2011-03-04). 778:Thorne, Stephen (2019-07-20). 301:neighborhood of Montreal from 247:areas, as well as over 10,000 151:Lépine was born and raised in 1: 1726:"Housing deal gets delayed". 689:Townsend, Dorn (2010-06-11). 1885:Deaths from cancer in Quebec 1875:Businesspeople from Montreal 917:"New office tower planned". 667:"A legacy of luxury housing" 384:, a 146 acre property, from 492:National Capital Commission 401:Le Sanctuaire du Mont-Royal 319:Le Sanctuaire du Mont-Royal 137:Le Sanctuaire du Mont-Royal 1906: 356:in downtown Montreal from 1771:Riga, Andy (2005-04-30). 1675:. 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Index

Montreal
Montreal
Canadian
real estate developer
philanthropist
French Canadian
multifamily
Olympic Village
Le Sanctuaire du Mont-Royal
condominiums
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woodchips
door-to-door
Lachine
credit union
Côte Saint-Luc
Lorne Webster
Pine Avenue
Le Cartier Tower
Sherbrooke Street
Montreal Trust Company
receivership
Van Horne Mansion
Jean Drapeau
Olympic Village
1976 Summer Olympics
Hampstead
Westmount
Côte Saint-Luc
condominium

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