Конкурс проводится с целью поиска идей, которые могли бы использоваться властями Квебека при разработке плана развития основных городских рек. Необходимо сделать реки доступными для горожан, создать новые туристические и рекреационные объекты, при этом обеспечив экологическую безопасность и сохранение качества водоемов.
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The City of Québec is launching an international call for ideas to rehabilitate the major rivers flowing through its territory, i.e., the Cap-Rouge, St. Charles, Beauport, and Montmorency rivers. Although they each have their own specific physical characteristics, history, potential, and issues, these rivers share a rich legacy as tributaries of the mighty St. Lawrence that runs alongside Québec City and has shaped its identity since the city was founded in 1608.
This call for ideas comes at a critical time, when city officials are planning measures to develop and ensure the sustainability of Québec City’s rivers. It will inspire and eventually guide the planning of a broad range of medium- to long-term initiatives. It will also be an opportunity to create a hallmark for each river in the plan or a common thread between them.
The main purpose of the international competition is to inspire city officials to develop and implement a master plan to meet the following objectives:
Improve river accessibility while preserving river quality
Protect and promote sensitive natural areas
Overcome recreational limitations and use the rivers year-round
Enhance residents’ sense of ownership of the rivers and their surrounding environments
Link existing and future recreational and tourism facilities
Identify urban development and renewal opportunities in specific areas of interest