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Danielle Dagenais is a Full Professor at the School of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture, Université de Montréal. She specializes in green and blue infrastructures (GBIs), urban ecosystem services, and climate change adaptation. Her work bridges technical and social dimensions of urban sustainability, focusing on vegetation selection, microbiological dynamics, and participatory planning strategies.
- Affiliations: Institut de recherche en biologie végétale (IRBV), Centre de la science de la biodiversité du Québec (CSBQ), Chaire en paysage et environnement de l'Université de Montréal (CPEUM)
- Education: PhD in Urban Planning (UdeM), M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (Polytechnique Montréal), B.Sc. in Agronomy (McGill)
Research emphasizes multifunctional GBIs—such as green roofs, bioretention systems, and vegetated acoustic barriers—to mitigate urban heat islands, manage stormwater, and enhance biodiversity. Key projects include the rue Saint-Maurice green corridor in Trois-Rivières and the Watersquare Fleurs-de-Macadam in Montreal. Over 30 supervised theses address topics like urban tree planting prioritization, public engagement in green infrastructure, and vegetation-microbiome interactions.
Publications highlight technical innovations (e.g., cold-climate bioretention performance) and policy frameworks for large-scale GBI implementation. Awards include the 2019 Prix Henry Teuscher for contributions to horticultural science.
Grants & Partnerships: Leads multi-million dollar projects funded by FRQNT, NSERC, and Hydro-Québec, collaborating with municipalities on adaptive urban design.
