This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI
Part of the City’s Three-Year Capital Program since 2019, the project to overhaul Laval’s website has now been completed.
In a press release published on March 20, Mayor Boyer’s administration introduced the “new laval.ca” as a site “even better connected to the needs of the population,” and “fully optimized for mobile devices,” making it easier to access municipal information and services for citizens at all times.
This mobile platform project made headlines in the fall of 2023 when Action Laval elected officials criticized the costs involved.
At that time, the investment was estimated at $7.7M, including $1.4M for website maintenance over the next six years, which was about the same amount that would have been required to maintain and update the old site, municipal authorities clarified.
“Laval.ca is an essential tool for keeping the population informed,” said Mayor Stéphane Boyer, who estimates that the website receives over 5 million visits annually. “With this overhaul, we are simplifying information searches and equipping ourselves to evolve with the needs of Laval residents.”
Key Improvements
The main improvements to the platform are as follows:
- A more powerful search engine to quickly find information;
- Optimized navigation, adapted for smartphones and tablets;
- An enhanced calendar with filters based on popular searches;
- A search tool by address for accessing information such as collection schedules;
- Improved content indexing on search engines for easier access;
- A continuous feedback section allowing citizens to comment on the site for further improvements.
The information is now organized by topics of interest and will evolve according to the seasons, while new online forms will reduce manual processes and processing delays.
More Accessible and Greener
The site has also become more accessible for approximately 60,000 Laval residents facing physical or cognitive limitations. They can now “navigate more easily, interact with content, and access information independently,” the City notes.
Finally, sustainable development was also considered in this redesign project. The Municipality highlights that it “focused on eco-design to reduce the environmental footprint of its website,” which is now “50% less energy-consuming.”
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