Reimagining Urban Beauty: A Conversation with Mayor Philippe Pemezec

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Location: The National Capital Commission, 40 Elgin Street, Ottawa (3rd Floor)

Presented with support from the French Embassy.

Join us for a thought-provoking midday conversation dedicated to the transformative power of beauty in architecture, featuring special guest Mr. Philippe Pemezec, the visionary Mayor of Le Plessis-Robinson, France. Widely recognized for orchestrating one of Europe’s most ambitious urban revitalization projects, Mr. Pemezec will share his journey of turning a declining suburb into a model of classical elegance and livability. Under his leadership from 1989 to 2018, Le Plessis-Robinson became a beacon of New Urbanism, embracing traditional architectural styles, walkable neighborhoods, and vibrant public spaces.