Eco-citizenship is the ecological awareness of belonging to an environment to which our lifestyle is directly linked and on which we have an impact. It implies that we have rights, but also duties, in regards to our living environment.

It is within this context that the eco-quartier encourages the residents of the Peter-McGill district to get involved in their community to improve their quality of life. This involvement includes the organization of eco-responsible community events, volunteer work, cleanup activities, respect of civic rules, etc.