Major Axis, Secondary Axis
The landscaping project focuses on the corner of Berri and Maisonneuve East.
The observation is that road users and users of Émilie-Gamelin Square are not in harmony.
This area is a dangerous crossing and poorly adapted to the surrounding buildings. The plan is to restore exclusive access to this intersection for pedestrians and cyclists.
The plan is to extend Émilie-Gamelin Urban Park northward along Maisonneuve and integrate de Maisonneuve into this new green space. To achieve this, traffic will be closed to cars and buses only between Saint-Hubert and Saint-Urbain streets.
This will create a major pedestrian axis directly linking the urban park to the Latin Quarter, while running alongside the residential strip north of Maisonneuve to reach the Quartier des Spectacles (Entertainment District).
By creating this major axis, we will create a logic of revitalization and beautification of the homes that will line this unifying boulevard.
A secondary pedestrian axis will also be created, connecting Sainte-Catherine Street East and Ontario Street East. At the junction of these two axes, an urban agora will naturally emerge--a space for events, gatherings, and activities connected to its immediate and wider surroundings.
This square will be the starting point and focal point of a true backbone that will unite and connect its users.
Émilie Gamelin Square will be redesigned to meet new needs and accommodate new users throughout the seasons and at different times of day and night. Extending the park to the north will open up the neighbourhood, making it more pleasant and vibrant.
It is essential to create genuine green spaces where elements such as water and air are present; this central hub will contribute to this while also highlighting the surrounding buildings.
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