There you are, standing in Montreal's Old Port, gazing at the geometric cascade that is Habitat 67, and the thought pops into your head that it seems somewhat incomplete. Well, you're on to something. The iconic structure is a monument to unrealized aspirations a tantalizing glimpse of what might have been. Now, thanks to digital technology, you can virtually step into a world where Habitat 67 has finally reached its full potential.
The real estate listing for Braemer House in Quebec suggests one of the early owners was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria. The storied heritage home dates back to 1847.
To many Montrealers, squat, closely packed residential areas beat imposing glass towers any day. A March 21 Reddit post asking "why Montreal looks better than Toronto and feels more approachable" has inspired almost two hundred comments, many pointing to the Quebec metropolis' high density as a reason for its lively, walkable neighbourhoods.