Philippe Demers

Philippe Demers

Founder and CEO of MASSIVart, Philippe is a strategic advisor to real estate developers and city builders. He shapes place identity and cultural infrastructure through insight-driven public art, creative placemaking, and place experience strategy.

LocationMontreal & Mexico City
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Is Montreal a World Capital of Placemaking? That Depends on What Comes Next.
Design
Philippe Demers

Is Montreal a World Capital of Placemaking? That Depends on What Comes Next.

From spontaneous public life to decades of cultural investment, a case for Montreal as a global placemaking capital—and what it will take to keep it.

Stop Building Sad Cities
Design
Philippe Demers

Stop Building Sad Cities

Dull architecture has a real cost, and Montreal is paying it.

Montreal Has a Winter Identity. But Who Does It Belong To?
Design
Philippe Demers

Montreal Has a Winter Identity. But Who Does It Belong To?

Our city has made winter an art form, so the next step is making sure everyone's invited to enjoy it.

Montreal’s public spaces are good, but are they good enough?
Design
Philippe Demers

Montreal’s Public Spaces Are Good, but Are They Good Enough?

Other cities are rethinking how everyday spaces support connection, comfort, and community. Here are five trends Montreal should be paying attention to in 2026.