Jean-François Bédard

civiliti is a Montreal firm specializing in urban and landscaping projects with a high public content.

Since its founding in 2001, the firm has centred its practice on the development of urban landscapes, with the goal of forging and strengthening the identity of the city. A strong proponent of the idea that public space is essential to building community , civiliti believes that the form we give to public spaces has the potential to imbue the land with a long-lasting spirit of togetherness. Grounded in recognized contemporary approaches, civiliti’s practice is focused on reflection and a holistic view of public space design.

Jean-François Bédard holds a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the Université de Montréal (2018), as well as a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from UQAM. During his studies, he developed an interest in the sensitive experience of places and the narrative potential of landscapes. His graduation project won an award from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. In it, he addresses the issue of light pollution, the nocturnal landscape and the starry sky experience, which he explores through a tour of Mont-Mégantic National Park.

A member of the civiliti team since 2018, Jean-François applies his skills and attention to detail to the development of conceptual and visual documents.