The economic vitality of Quebec City still appears in the field of construction: 2009 has been a record year for the Capital City. Whereas a world recession prevailed, the value of building permits delivered by the City during the year has increased by 20% compared to 2008, passing from 1,016 billion $ to 1,222 billion $.

“Quebec City profits at present from an impressive economic vitality which benefits the whole of the population, Mr. Régis Labeaume, the Mayor of Quebec was delighted to say. Contrary to the world trend, our economy progresses and prospers. We are in a period favourable for development and we can be optimistic vis-à-vis the years which are to come. ”

The number of permits delivered has also increased, passing from 10.962 in 2008 to 11.980 in 2009.

The number of residences created in 2009 has increased by 36%, (3 578 in 2008 compared to 4.850 in 2009). Still this year, it is in the Rivières district that one counts the most residences created, that is to say 1.399.

Moreover, the City authorized the opening of 19,7 km of streets in the new allotments. Since January 1, 2002, that is more than 87 km of new streets which have been opened to receive some 13.500 new housing units.