the alignment of oversized
benches and lighting standards,
by careful positioning of the
artworks and by free, indirect
and random movement
patterns.
The landscaped axis will be
punctuated by a series of
playful, surprising objects:
surfaces and temporary
furnishings with an iconic
character, and gardens featuring
an offbeat mix of unexpected,
sculptural vegetation. The areas
designated for experimentation
with vegetation will also
contribute to the space’s
unique character.
The majority of green surfaces,
covering half the square’s total
area, will be located on either
side of the axis. This will allow
them to use areas unburdened
by underground constraints,
where the soil is deep enough
for optimal growing of several
species of broad-canopied
trees and the implementation
of environmentally sound
runoff management, designed
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in consultation with the
engineering firm Consultants
S.M. inc.
Highlighting public art
A major effort to highlight
public art is at the core of the
Viger Square project.
In Chénier block, the work by
German-American sculptor
Alphonso Pelzer, created in
1895 in memory of JeanOlivier Chénier, a doctor and
Patriote who died in 1837 at
the battle of Saint-Eustache,
will be restored and relocated