STUDY OF URBAN CONCEPTS UNDER THE MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION OF JEAN DRAPEAU

A case study of the development of the Montreal metro route in Fonds Jean Drapeau

Abstract

By focusing on the discussions, remaining in Fonds Jean Drapeau, on the development of the Montreal metro route, this paper shows 3 things.

1. The metro was not initially included in the urban renewal vision of Jean Drapeau, mayor of Montreal.

2. The metro was recognized as an important role not only on linking and developing suburbs as an “miniature metropolis” and but also expanding the downtown area.

3. The metro project promotes to encourage speculation in urban renewal and to modernize the city and establish it as a world city.