City renames venue to Espace Treize

Summary#

Montréal city council adopted a resolution naming the cultural venue at 13, avenue Strathyre, in LaSalle, Espace Treize. The decision changes the venue’s official name; it does not approve the site’s redevelopment or create a cultural program.

  • The name applies to the venue at the former LaSalle city hall site.
  • City staff say the name refers to the site’s cultural role and its street number.
  • Staff say the adopted name will be sent to public service providers, and signage may be installed.

What it means for you#

  • Visitors and residents: The venue’s official name is now Espace Treize. The decision does not set its programs, opening date, hours, or access rules.
  • Public service providers: City staff say they will receive the venue’s naming information.

Money#

No publicly available information on the cost of this naming decision.

What is unclear#

  • The materials do not give a cost for signs or other communication.
  • The decision does not say when signage will be installed.

Case for#

  • City staff say an official name helps people locate the public space. The name also connects the venue’s new cultural role with its address.

Case against#

No clear concern available from the supplied material.