During her first mandate, several areas including Boulevard Saint-Laurent (now called Boulevard des Allumettières) and Boulevard Maisonneuve were revitalized and newer housing projects have developed over the past years replacing older homes in poor condition.
Racine was in charge of the urban development between 2001 and 2005 and retained a major role in that committee until 2009, but Denise Laferrière was chosen in 2005 by mayor-elect Marc Bureau to head that committee, with Racine being her assistant.
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