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202016 minPGdoc-short

Housing Urban Gentrification

Farewell Oad Street

202016 minPGdoc-short

In Regent Park North, Toronto, residents transition from overcrowded, substandard housing to new, modern developments that enhance their living conditions.

Housing Urban Gentrification

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Channel: NFB

Farewell Oad Street

2020• 16 minPG

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In Regent Park North, Toronto, residents transition from overcrowded, substandard housing to new, modern developments that enhance their living conditions.

Synopsis

Regent Park North in Toronto has undergone significant transformation due to a large-scale public housing project. Residents previously lived in overcrowded and deteriorating conditions, facing a severe housing shortage. The initiative has replaced these inadequate flats with modern housing developments that prioritize privacy, natural light, and spacious living environments. Directed by Grant McLean, "Farewell Oad Street" captures the impact of this revitalization on the community, highlighting the changes in living conditions and the lives of those affected.

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