In collaboration with Blanchette Architects, Momentum carried out the conception and development of four public spaces in the borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with temporary tactical urbanism activations. These initiatives were put forward by the City’s Bureau du Design in the commercial streets of Montreal in order to attract consumers, brighten up their shopping experience, encourage local purchasing and thus support retailers during the pandemic period.
Momentum and Blanchette architects developed a winter urban itinerary through the borough narrated through a fairy-tale.
Motivated to support the City’s initiatives to improve active and winter mobility, Momentum committed to a strong collaboration with the partners and the client team. From the project’s conception to its implementation, Momentum ensured that the pedestrian journeys respected the social distancing requirements related to the pandemic.
A thorough analysis of the sites and development plans allowed to count the number of 2 m bubbles each square could accommodate, one bubble representing a single individual.
Similarly, a snow removal plan for each public square was prepared, as well as an assessment of the facilities planned to ensure pedestrian comfort and access for people with reduced mobility.
