Revamped Montreal basketball courts aim to build confidence

Buckets & Borders revitalizes Montreal courts with bold colours and community focus. See how the nonprofit is helping public spaces welcome more players and neighbors.

A nonprofit called Buckets & Borders has renovated outdoor basketball courts in Montreal’s CôtedesNeiges neighbourhood, adding bright colours and new life to MartinLutherKing Park. The group works across Canada to build and restore courts with support from sponsors. Its broader goal is to strengthen community life by making public spaces more welcoming and encouraging more people to play. The Montreal project is the latest example of that effort, with the updated courts intended to create a positive setting for local residents and athletes.