The resemblance of the incinerator chimneys to traditional church steeples underlines their potential to become new community beacons, in the image of what churches once were. The Carrières and Dickson incinerators will be transformed into social, community, health, housing and arts hubs. However, this transformation also acknowledges the historical wrongs committed by the Church and the Canadian government against aboriginal peoples. With this in mind, these spaces will seek to foster healing, reconciliation and inclusivity, so that they become places of support, reflection and growth for all. Both sites will have transitional uses, with temporary versions of their programs supported by structural sculptures designed to preserve and support the existing buildings. Drawing on the positive roles of churches, these spaces will offer spiritual support, community connections, charitable action, cultural preservation and crisis relief, while keeping in mind the mistakes of the past and aspiring to a more equitable future.
The Carrières incinerator will be transformed primarily into the Tiohtià:ke Aboriginal Health Centre, fostering community growth through the concept of "putting the church back in the village" - symbolizing balance and serenity amidst potential tensions. The program will include a First Nations hospital, public health and legal clinics, a social economy grocery store and food distribution kitchen, a public gymnasium, a music school, and cooperative housing. A transitional phase will include a public market, temporary health and legal services, outdoor exercise spaces, and artistic catering, providing immediate benefits while preparing the ground for the long-term project.
As for the Dickson incinerator, inspired by the Olympic Stadium and its global architectural significance, the vision is to re-establish Montreal's place on the world stage through an urban methane recovery center and an innovative arts and technology hub. The site will house artist and technology residencies, a technology library and co-working spaces, creating a dynamic intersection between art, technology and sustainability. Particular attention will be paid to Montreal's industrial history through specific installations analyzing waste through these periods. During the transitional phase, the Dickson site will host a variety of musical events, urban and contemporary musical explorations, and skateboarding spaces.
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