Place Jacques-Cartier / Jacques-Cartier Square
1990
Montréal, Quebec, Canada- Planning
- Urban spaces
- Square
The City of Montreal (under Jean Doré) and the Ministry of Culture launched the idea competition in 1990 with the aim of gathering proposals from around the world and creating guidelines for the future redevelopment of Place Jacques Cartier. They received 122 proposals from 28 different countries, a scale never before achieved by a Montreal competition.
Located in the heart of Montreal's historic district, the competition aims to redevelop two major public spaces: Place Jacques Cartier and rue Saint-Paul. It also includes two blocks to the east of the square (following the closure of a road tunnel and the demolition of a parking lot), as well as the redefinition of Le Royer, Saint-Claude and Notre-Dame streets.
The aim is to highlight a major square in Montréal's history, to make it an essential axis and a dynamic, contemporary and integrated space. Two objectives were put forward: the extension of the square to create a visual corridor and a harmonious connection between the city and the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River, as well as the enhancement of the historic district.
The main issues addressed are the development and internal organization of Place Jacques Cartier, pedestrian traffic, the connections between the square and the St. Lawrence River and respect for the built heritage.
(CCC translation)
Located in the heart of Montreal's historic district, the competition aims to redevelop two major public spaces: Place Jacques Cartier and rue Saint-Paul. It also includes two blocks to the east of the square (following the closure of a road tunnel and the demolition of a parking lot), as well as the redefinition of Le Royer, Saint-Claude and Notre-Dame streets.
The aim is to highlight a major square in Montréal's history, to make it an essential axis and a dynamic, contemporary and integrated space. Two objectives were put forward: the extension of the square to create a visual corridor and a harmonious connection between the city and the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River, as well as the enhancement of the historic district.
The main issues addressed are the development and internal organization of Place Jacques Cartier, pedestrian traffic, the connections between the square and the St. Lawrence River and respect for the built heritage.
(CCC translation)