Québec City, Quebec, Canada

As part of the Plan des Rivières, the City of Quebec is launching an international ideas competition aimed at developing the main rivers that crisscross its territory, namely the rivers of Cap Rouge, Saint-Charles, Beauport and Montmorency.

Each of them is distinguished by its unique physical characteristics, history, potential and challenges, as well as shares a rich heritage as tributaries of the majestic St. Lawrence River, which borders Quebec City and forged its identity since its founding in 1608.

At a time when the municipal authorities are considering taking action to develop and sustain the rivers in Quebec, this competition comes as a pivotal event that will inspire and eventually guide the planning of a variety of projects.

The main purpose of the international ideas competition is to inspire municipal authorities to develop and implement a master plan to achieve the following objectives:
- Improve the accessibility of rivers, while preserving their quality;
- Protect and enhance sensitive natural environments;
- Exceed the recreational limits in order to enjoy the four seasons;
- Reinforce citizens' sense of ownership of rivers and their surrounding environment;
- Connect existing and future recreotouristic equipment;
- Define the development potential and urban requalification of targeted sectors of interest;
- Strengthen bonds between neighborhoods;
- Showcase culture and heritage.

The competition is open, multidisciplinary, international in scope and held in one step. It is intended for landscape architects, urban designers, architects, urban planners and other environmental design professionals ready to propose both ambitious and realistic ideas that will guide the transformation and conservation of the rivers of Quebec, their banks and areas bordering them, natural or urbanized.

(From competition program)

(Unofficial automated translation)