Scope

Spatial Design Hub was engaged to model pedestrian movement for the redevelopment of Montreal’s Olympic Parc, focusing on how people would navigate the site during various event scenarios—including concerts, soccer matches, and mixed-use public gatherings. The goal was to ensure seamless movement across the venue, adjusting circulation strategies based on event type and peak crowd behavior.
The study assessed pedestrian flow patterns before, during, and after events, capturing key transitions between arrival zones, stadium entrances, concourses, and underground corridors.

Key Outcomes

• Path and footway width optimization: The analysis provided data-driven recommendations to enhance pedestrian accessibility, ensuring efficient movement during high-capacity events.

• Scenario-driven planning: Evaluating pedestrian flow for different event types helped planners adapt circulation strategies to match specific crowd behaviors.

• Underground pedestrian calming interventions: The study revealed congestion points in subterranean walkways, leading to recommendations for additional infrastructure and flow adjustments to improve safety and comfort.

Project Highlights & Summary

This study ensured the redeveloped Olympic Parc was intuitive, adaptable, and designed with real pedestrian behavior in mind, creating an urban space that seamlessly balanced major event activity with everyday usability.
Both case studies showcase the power of spatial analysis and GIS-driven modelling in shaping large-scale urban design, ensuring pedestrian movement is optimized, informed, and seamlessly integrated into the built environment.