sector L, Brossard Rentals

Sector L is an extremely good part of Brossard for getting around by car. It is very easy to find a place to park, and it is a short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Autoroute de l'Acier, from any location in this neighbourhood. In contrast, the public transit network in sector L is somewhat poor. Nonetheless, homeowners can count on Du Quartier with access to the Gare Centrale - Brossard. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. Although a few bicycling-friendly areas exist, the topography is reasonably flat, and there are a fair number of bike lanes, the bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in sector L because. Travelling on foot is also not especially feasible for property owners in this neighbourhood as few common errands can be run without having to use a car.

In sector L, parents and their children will usually be able to get to daycares by walking. However, there are only a few primary schools in this neighbourhood and consequently they can be an extended walk away. In addition, sector L does not have any high schools. With respect to food, the closest supermarket in sector L is generally only an extended walk away. Residents benefit from around 40 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

The character of sector L is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Greenery is not present in this part of Brossard; however, there are around 10 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in and they are very well-distributed, which makes them easy to get to from the majority of locations in sector L. This neighbourhood is also very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful - although there are still several louder areas, especially near the railway line, Autoroute de l'Acier or Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est.

Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing around one third of dwellings in sector L, and the rest of the properties are mainly large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the units in sector L whereas the rest are rented. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000.