Parks,⁣ Squares and Plazas

Esplanade Tranquille – Montreal
“The first time I stumbled upon Esplanade Tranquille, a year-round indoor public space in Quartier des Spectacles, at the core View more
Annie Thao Vy 2023
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Esplanade Tranquille pavilion in downtown Montreal. As an architect, I went View more
Isabelle 2023
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion – Montreal
“I particularly remember visiting the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, located in downtown Montreal. It is an indoor and outdoor public square View more
Jeanne 2023
The Forks waterfront – Winnipeg
“Having done a variation of this exercise to explore environmental design quality with my own students, I anticipate that most View more
Shauna 2023
Quartier des spectacles – Place des Arts Montreal
“The animated square of Quartier des spectacles (Place des Arts section) blending seamlessly into the symmetric design of Complexe Desjardins View more
Firdous 2023
Regent Park Area – Toronto
“I particularly remember visiting…   I live in downtown Toronto, and one of my most positive experiences is witnessing the View more
Shomali 2024
Urban park St. Patrick’s Island – Calgary
“I live and spend much of my time in the urban core of Calgary. For me that means being surrounded View more
Grace 2024
The Bentway public space – Toronto
“The example of quality I chose is The Bentway public space. I believe that quality public space is open to View more
Terri 2023
Bowness Park – Calgary
“I particularly remember visiting Bowness Park in Calgary during wintertime before sunset. As you slowly enter the park you are View more
Esmaeili 2023
Parc Jeanne-Mance – Montreal
“I lived right across from Parc Jeanne-Mance when I was pursuing my undergraduate degree at McGill University. During most of View more
Coco 2023
Water features at Quebec City’s City Hall
“Olinda, the Unesco heritage city where I grew up and spent part of my teenage years, was my neighborhood. The View more
Izabel 2024
Trout Lake Park – Vancouver, B.C.
“When I think of quality in the built environment, I think of Trout Lake Park (John Hendry Park) in Vancouver View more
Cynthia 2024