The Cours Le Royer is a residential complex located in a section of Le Royer Street that was converted to pedestrian-only use in the early 1980s. It is bordered by former store-warehouses built between 1861 and 1872, which were redeveloped into apartments and office space as part of a major pioneering urban renewal project conducted between 1976 and 1980. Endeavouring to preserve the essential heritage fabric of these 19th century warehouse buildings, the design provides for the original materials to be exposed within the dwelling units . This residential complex is within walking distance of City Hall and Place d’Armes, The Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame Basilica and the Old Port. The project won the Heritage Canada National Award of Honor in 1977.