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Montreal Neighbourhoods: An Opportunity for Social Diversity?

City Talks

March 9, 2016

LECTURE PRESENTED ON MARCH 9, 2016

Rich in social diversity, certain Montreal neighbourhoods have recently undergone gentrification that aims to revitalize buildings and public spaces but that has also created tension among long-standing and new residents. Is it possible to change the social fabric of a district in a way that respects all of its residents, and if so, under what conditions?

Moderator:

Speakers:

  • Ron Rayside, Partner, Rayside Labossière
  • Daniel Weinstock, Director, Institute for Health and Social Policy
  • Nathalie Fortin, President, Coalition montréalaise des tables de quartier

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.