Revitalisation urbaine et gentrification positive : le cas du Cinéma Beaubien à Rosemont

Abstract

This text analyses the case of Cinema Beaubien in Rosemont, a cultural project supported by a coalition of civil society organizations. Through the development of inclusive strategies for social cohesion and local vitality, this project has energized a devitalized commercial area and is contributing to the recent revitalization of the neighbourhood. This case allows us to better understand the effect of cultural projects carried out by community organizations, rooted locally and embedded in an economic model where scales and actors combine. Local anchoring facilitates the emergence of new aspirations that mobilize citizens and develops a sense of belonging to the territory. This research opens the door to new interpretations postulating that, under certain conditions, cultural projects can avoid the negative effects associated with gentrification, often associated with the revitalization of an environment, when they are initiated by collective action and supported by shared leadership.