About
Prof. François Racine is a Professor of Urban Planning and Urban Design at the Department of Urban and Tourism Studies, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) since 2014. Previously, he taught Urban Morphology and Architectural Design at the Faculty of Planning, Université de Montréal (1993–2014). His expertise focuses on the formation and transformation of built environments, particularly the impact of urban design on heritage structures. He co-created the development vision for Place Gérald-Godin in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough (2014).
Education:
- Doctorate in Planning
Research Interests: Urban heritage preservation, participatory urban planning, and the socio-spatial dynamics of urban design. His work bridges academic research with professional practice, as seen in his role as senior partner at Atelier BRIC architectes + urbaniste (2001–2014).
Professional Contributions: Key contributor to Montreal’s urban heritage debates, emphasizing citizen participation. Played a role in the establishment of the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (2002), fostering community-based heritage citizenship.
