In 1991, within the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the City of Montreal, the Corporation for the 350th anniversary of the City of Montreal and the Italian Community launched a request for ideas to mark this event. Fred Arciero, architect in collaboration with Denis Asquini, architect prepared a proposal for the design of a public square at the north entrance to Little Italy at the corner of Jean Talon Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard. This square was to create a space for public gatherings and would celebrate the presence of the Italian Community in Montreal and the regions of Italy from which these immigrants originated.

Published in the “La Comunita” magazine 1991 issue, pg.8