during the inaugural 2006 World Outgames was located at the west side of Viger Square. Future plans As it stands now, Viger Square holds little resemblance to what it once was. It is criticized because of the strong presence of concrete structures and especially of homeless people. The Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal project will bring many changes to the neighbourhood. Public consultations will take place that will lead a significant restructuring of Viger Square. Jean-Olivier Chénier Monument The Jean-Olivier Chénier Monument is a memorial designed by Alfonso Pelzer located on Saint Denis Street opposite Viger Square. A committee created in 1893 authorized the monument on April 24, 1895. It stands tall and is made of pink granite, bronze and copper. Sculptures Agora (1983), by Charles Daudelin Mastodo (fountain sculpture) (1984) by Charles Daudelin Force (fountain sculpture) (1985), by Claude Théberge Jeux d'enfants (fountain sculpture) (1984), by Peter Gnass References Further reading Guy Pinard, Montréal, son histoire, et son architecture. Éditions Méridien, 1992 Squares in Montreal Ville-Marie, Montreal