Montreal, University City: A boon for the metropole and its neighbourhoods?

For its 5th edition, City Talks will bring together city thinkers and builders to share their views on current practical urban issues affecting Montrealers. The talks will be introduced by Suzanne Sauvage, President and Chief Executive Officer of the McCord Museum, and moderated by Dinu Bumbaru, Policy Director of Heritage Montreal.

Take a critical look at our city. Come discuss and debate issues related to its future!

Montreal, University City
Montreal takes pride in being North America’s second university city, a title earned through age-old and recent institutions that contribute to the prestige and influence of the city as well as its economy and urban development. Their expansion creates opportunities to revitalize heritage sites and create new public places. But on a daily basis, what are the implications of having universities as neighbours?

Speakers
Clarence Epstein, Ph.D., Senior Director, Urban and Cultural Affairs, Concordia University
Madeleine Rhéaume, Coordinator, Community Relations, Site Outremont, Université de Montréal
Gabrielle Immarigeon, Project Manager, Convercité

Free and open to all.
No reservations. Seating is limited. Arrive early.
This series of lectures is presented in collaboration with the McCord Museum.