I was born in the summer of 1947, after the coldest English winter on record. My parents, who had grown up in the poorer housing of inner Liverpool, were on the housing list and, newly married, had moved in to what was a new estate on the outskirts of the city in the late 1930s. The estate – what we would call a subdivision – … Continue reading On the Right to Adequate Housing
A Better Tent City is a new solution for the homeless; a cluster of shed like structures to help house people who are not sheltered in the shelter system. They have access to a communal kitchen, showers and bathrooms. The ability to have access to a hot shower is understandably appreciated as well as the sense of security. At the moment, there are under 20 … Continue reading Will theft and property damage subside if King & Borden becomes the next “Better Tent City” – Discussion
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New developments have caused a polarizing in the city and we are here to discuss it. Cover all the facts that are presented by homeowners as well as developers at city council. Zoning In December 2019 City Council was overfilled with residents voicing their concerns for the zone changes happening to their home. Over the next few years, City Planners will attack each neighbourhood throughout the … Continue reading New Developments
Why does it matter beyond the human right to proper housing? How does it affect the city as a whole and why you should care? Join the discussion and voice your point of view on sustainable and affordable living. Email us info@thebrassbugle.com Continue reading Let’s create solutions as a community
Are you a homeowner? Property taxes and service costs are primarily based on the perceived market value of your home. As time passes, your taxes and service costs continuously increase. When you retire, will you be able to afford the property taxes and service costs, or will you be forced to sell your home? Why do your property taxes and service costs continuously increase? A … Continue reading Why bloated house values will not save you.
Why should you watch PUSH? It illustrates why it is not an individual’s failure to find adequate housing. There are external influences that are manipulating the market. It simplifies a complex issue and shows that changes need to be made on the local government level to help protect citizens in their city. There is a solution but enough people need to see it and want it … Continue reading Watch PUSH
PUSH review – a whirlwind tour of rocketing rents and personal tragedy This powerful documentary, about a UN investigator travelling the planet to get to the bottom of the global housing crisis, lays bare a $217 trillion scandal It is a story repeated from Toronto to Berlin, Stockholm and Seoul – via London’s cleansed Heygate Estate and the remains of the Grenfell Tower – where Swedish director Fredrik Gertten accompanies Farha … Continue reading PUSH In The Media
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Have you seen PUSH? Watch the documentary on TVO link below. https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/push-feature-version Continue reading PUSH the film
Coming soon, a live discussion around the film PUSH. In the meantime, watch it, watch again, send it to every friend you know and sign up for our local discussion around PUSH. Sign up here for updates * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Continue reading PUSH back discussion
