Gabriel Rioux

Gabriel Rioux is a professor at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQÀM) and holds the Canada Research Chair in Urban Heritage. His work focuses on the intersection of urban planning, cultural landscapes, and the socio-political dynamics of heritage preservation in metropolitan contexts.

• Education: Doctorate in Urban Studies from UQÀM (2013)

Research Interests: Rioux's research explores historical urban development, particularly Montreal's evolution during the early 20th century. His thesis examined the formation of an urban planning community advocating for modernization while balancing social interests. Current projects address topics like regionalist architecture, postindustrial urban transformations, and sustainable heritage practices.

Projects: He contributes to initiatives such as the Atlas of Urban Heritage, the Scientific Council of the City of Saguenay, and studies on deindustrialization's impact on urban identity. His work emphasizes spatial analysis, cultural memory, and the negotiation of heritage values in urban contexts.

Networks & Labs: Associated with the Laboratory for Spatial Analysis and Mediation of Urban Heritage and the Sainte-Brigide Community Center, Rioux collaborates with international networks like SEAC/SSAC and Respatrimoni to advance urban heritage discourse.