The “Wing’s Block”: A Cultural Anchor for Chinatown’s Future In collaboration with the JIA Foundation

Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., dive into the heart of Chinatown to collectively imagine the future of the “Wing’s Block,” combining living memory with new possibilities.

A discussion to imagine the future of the “Wing’s Block”

In this panel discussion, Jessica Chen of the JIA Foundation will be joined by Ron Rayside of Rayside Labossière and Taïka Baillargeon of Héritage Montréal to discuss the newly released collective vision to transform the “Wing’s Block” into a cultural anchor for Montréal’s Chinatown.

An iconic place steeped in history

For generations, Wing Noodles stood as a symbol of continuity in an ever-changing neighbourhood. Its landmark buildings stand within the heritage-designated institutional core of the district, a block with some of Chinatown’s oldest buildings and community organizations, holding significant potential for the neighbourhood’s future.

A community-driven vision

Today, the “Wing’s Block” stands at the intersection of memory and possibility. The JIA Foundation is bringing together residents, businesses, institutions and community partners to imagine the future of this historic site. The goal is not simply to preserve an important landmark in Montréal, but to have the Wing Noodles legacy inspire a vision that places culture, heritage and community values at the heart of urban development.

This event will present the newly released “Wing’s Block” Vision. Panelists will discuss plans to transform the site into a cultural anchor and what this will mean for Chinatown and Montréal.

“Wing’s Block” Vision: A Cultural Anchor for Chinatown’s Future is presented by the JIA Foundation in partnership with Rayside Labossière and Héritage Montréal, with financial support from the City of Montréal.

To learn more about the JIA Foundation

To learn more about Wing Noodles, see the MEM encyclopedia