Commercial Streets: Pedestrianization and Walkability

LECTURE PRESENTED ON OCTOBER 29, 2014

Commercial streets in areas such as the downtown core are faced with our society’s changing habits and an urgent need to repair underground infrastructure. At this juncture, what planning choices will ensure their vitality and enhance the urban experience they offer without resorting to fads or gimmicks?

Moderator:

• Dinu Bumbaru, Policy Director of Heritage Montreal

Speakers:

• Christian Savard, Executive Director, Vivre en Ville
• Carlos Ferreira, owner of Ferreira Café and Chair of the board of Destination centre-ville
• Joël Thibert, Coordinator, walk the region

Lecture presented by the McCord Museum and Heritage Montreal.

City Talks is a series of lectures bringing together city thinkers and builders to share their views on current practical urban issues affecting Montrealers.