Mélanie Dusseault

Chemin Gilford

Last updated June 8, 2022
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Not specified
Address
Between Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Berri
Montréal, QC

Just steps from the Laurier metro station, in the heart of the Plateau-Mont-Royal, Chemin Gilford offers pedestrians a glimpse into the history and culture of the surrounding area, with artworks featured alongside spaces for relaxation, all in a safe and lively setting.

Description

The pedestrianization of Rue Gilford between Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Berri is intended to highlight the multitude of local cultural institutions, with a nod to the quarries and tanneries that marked the area’s past. Walkers coming from Rue Saint-Denis or the Laurier metro station enter a space featuring artistic installations and a shady relaxation zone.

Objectives

  • Structure and revitalize the space by making it greener, while creating a clear link between the Laurier metro station and Rue Saint-Denis.

Installations

  • Permanent structures that can be appropriated in different ways
  • Pergola creating a shady space for socializing
  • Luminous artistic elements created by the firms Atomic 3 and Dix2
  • Mural installation
ArticleLe chemin Gilford (in French)

Directions

Chemin Gilford
Between Rue Saint-Denis and Rue Berri
Montréal, QC
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