Tag Archives: Canadian Centre for Architecture

What to do with Le Faubourg?

Once upon a time Le Faubourg Ste-Catherine was quite the place to be. I remember when I first started coming downtown as a teenager (around the turn of the century) Le Faubourg seemed quintessentially Montreal – a large and often … Continue reading

Posted in A modest proposal, History and Culture, Kondiaronk - My Montréal Experience, Montréal Architecture, Montréal Landmarks, Perspectives on the City, Urban Redevelopment, Worth reconsidering | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Montreal – Horizon 2000

Fascinating clip I found on the YouTubes called Montréal Horizon 2000. Its a promo piece for the 1967 City of Montreal Master Plan, otherwise branded as ‘Horizon 2000’. Put together by the city’s planning department, this film, and the plan … Continue reading

Posted in Cultural commentary, History and Culture, Kondiaronk - My Montréal Experience, Montréal on Film, Perspectives on the City, Scenes from the City, Urban Redevelopment, Video | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment