We create spaces filled with life
For thriving cities
Who we are
Belleville is the alliance of 2 experts in the creation, management, and programming of public spaces.
Jérôme Barth (NYC) - 25 years of experience in the largest public space management organizations in New York: Bryant Park, The High Line, Time Square, Fifth Avenue.
Jérôme Glad (MTL) - 10 years of experience developing and managing public spaces and places of belonging in Montreal and throughout Quebec, notably Les Jardins Gamelin, the Village au Pied-du-Courant or more recently the Village des Écluses.
Our approach
Placemaking is the art of creating living places that attract people. We create memorable places through a broad series of interventions: thoughtful design, quality programming, a suitable management model, and sustainable financing.
A lively public space creates enormous social and economic value. We unlock every place's potential and create hospitable destinations that bring people together and strengthen the appeal of every community.
Our services
Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to adapt to the needs of each project. We will enable you to realize your ambitions within reasonable development costs.
Vision and Opportunities Analysis
Functional program and management model
Programming and Design of Place
We clearly define the uses of the location, the functional needs, the management framework, and the finances of the project
The best public spaces have site-specific management bodies behind them. This is what ensures dynamic, well-planned spaces, where we can find cafes, restaurants, refreshments, markets, and the agility of action that guarantees a quality experience for visitors.
We will help you set up a management structure that meets the needs of your space, and develop a financial model ensuring its long-term sustainability.
From the every day to the exceptional, in the right environment
We are experts at developing a rich and layered program for your environment. From quality amenities to engaging activities stemming from the worlds of food, arts, fitness, and others, we will embed your place with reasons for people to visit and stay, adding to the tapestry of urban life. This work will be supported by functional programmatic views, 3D sketches, vision documents, budget estimates, and even draft business plans.
Urban and strategic development
Strategic advice for the development of new neighborhoods and the improvement of existing ones
We know how to organize a new neighborhood around spaces that create activity or breathe new life into established communities. Belleville can work with you to develop a master plan and land use plans that will make a place attractive to businesses and residents, based on solid principles and a keen understanding of each place.
We identify opportunities and create visions to create quality places
Creating the right place can bring enormous value to a community. However, finding the keys to creating an attractive and authentic place remains difficult for most cities and owners. We know how to develop pragmatic solutions that will allow you to get from here to there and transform your space into a living environment. We believe in focusing efforts in places where you can make a difference, connect poles of attraction, and leverage your efforts to encourage the market to support a dynamic and improving environment. Once presented with your objectives, we will develop a vision, a program, and a budget adapted to create a vibrant place and a destination that attracts people.