Developer puts plan to build Muslim residential community near Montreal on hold
MONTREAL — The developer behind a controversial proposal to build a Muslim housing community on Montreal’s south shore has temporarily put his plans on hold.
Nabil Warda said he’s not giving up on the idea, but decided to postpone a presentation to the local Islamic community centre in Brossard scheduled for Friday evening.
He said he put off the meeting because of the backlash he’s faced this week over his plan to build dozens of homes near the community.
“My plan is to make a project that is acceptable, legally and socially, when the people are ready to accept it,” he said.