By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

A nationwide design competition for a public square slated to be constructed by 2028 adjacent to Pierrefonds-Roxboro’s aquatic and recreational complex is soon to be launched following the approved proposal at the borough’s council meeting.

Pierrefonds-Roxboro city councillors approved the proposal to launch a design competition with the goal of awarding a design contract for the development of a planned public square. Another mandate for the development of the technical and functional parameters has also been approved.

In order for a private contract to be authorized, the borough submitted a request for an exemption from the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH) that was approved.

“Pierrefonds-Roxboro seeks to encourage excellence in urban planning, landscape architecture and design throughout its territory. Through this competition, the borough hopes to create an exceptional place that will become the focal point of community, cultural and civic life in our area,” Pierrefonds-Roxboro mayor Jim Beis stated. “Through the development of this future public square, we want to create a sense of pride among our residents. Our intention is to create a unifying atmosphere in a space that people can fully identify with.”

Pierrefonds-Roxboro intends to complete its overall community design project entitled “projet connexion” that began with the expansion of the Pierrefonds library in 2019 followed by the redevelopment of Millennium Park in 2022 and the construction of the Pierrefonds-Roxboro Aquatic Complex that is currently underway. n