I like it aswell.
I was in laval 2 weeks ago, and was really impressed by the number of cranes & density going up and pretty visible from any Expressways.
The main problem with Laval is their downtown is everywhere except in one place. It makes it completely different than, let's say Longueuil, the other Grand suburb
Anyway, it's impressive how it changed since I left the place in 1997 from what I can remember with my child's eyes.
Thinking about that, I feel more comfortable with that activity, than any other developpement too far in the northern suburbs. I consider any developpement in Laval as infill and not sprawl. It is surrounded by built areas already.