Tourism and neighbourhoods – How to balance attractiveness with livability?

Tourism has been in constant evolution since the 19^th century. Tourists’ interest in experiencing Montreal’s cultural scene and its neighbourhoods has increased the city’s popularity as a destination. Faced with local issues like the housing crisis, and international ones like the impact of mass tourism, how can we protect the authenticity of our living spaces and local services?  

Presented by Ivanhoé Cambridge

In collaboration with Héritage Montréal

Panel

• Michel Labrecque, Chief Executive Officer, Olympic Park 
• Rachel Van Velzen, General Manager, Société de Développement commercial du Quartier Latin 
• Dominic Lapointe, Full Professor in the Department of Urban and Tourism Studies at Université du Québec à Montréal

INFORMATION

• Lecture presented in French on February 7, 2024.
• Discussion and public Q&A in French and English.

City Talks

For the 12^th year in a row, the city’s thinkers and builders will come together for the City Talks series to debate current, tangible issues related to urban planning and the city, topics that concern all Montrealers.

The talks are moderated by Dinu Bumbaru, Policy Director at Héritage Montréal.