Homelessness & Housing
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From  NEW! Heron Gate and the Financialization of Rental HousingFrom: Resisting Eviction |
Chapter 6 examines Heron Gate’s owner and landlord in more detail. Crosby takes a deep dive into the world of financialized real estate investment within a broader context of housing policy … | Andrew Crosby | 15 | 2023 | $1.50 Add |
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From  In the Streets, in the Parks and in the CourtsFighting Bulldozer Diplomacy From: Fight to Win |
The impact of Covid-19 on homeless people is discussed, along with how defunding the police and decarceration entered public discourse. Issues with overcrowded and full shelters and shelter … | A. J. Withers | 25 | 2021 | $2.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Tenant Organizing TodayFrom: The Tenant Class |
In this chapter, Ricardo examines the steps tenants can take to advocate for their rights. He discusses tenant unions, the power of organizing, and details various examples of grassroots tenant … | Ricardo Tranjan | 15 | 2023 | $1.50 Add |
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From NEW! Demoviction 2016: Domicide and Redevelopment in Heron GateFrom: Resisting Eviction |
Chapter 7 examines the first phase of eviction and demolition in Heron Gate in 2016. Crosby analyzes some of the discourses surrounding demoviction, such as revitalization, relocation, and … | Andrew Crosby | 16 | 2023 | $1.60 Add |
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From NEW! Pick a SideFrom: The Tenant Class |
Ricardo discusses the highly politicized nature of the so called housing crisis and argues that there can be no neutral stance taken on the issue of tenant rights. | Ricardo Tranjan | 15 | 2023 | $1.50 Add |
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From The River We are InAnti-Poverty Struggle Continues From: Fight to Win |
This chapter summarizes the activist value of the power of disruption as the Ontario Coatilition Against Poverty, with a staff of two, contended with Toronto’s resources and staff of … | A. J. Withers | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From  NEW! A Changing Chinatown: On Gentrification and ResilienceFrom: White Riot |
In this chapter, Ma explores Vancouver’s Chinatown: its history, the impact of gentrification and new urban developments, and the resilience of its community members. | Melody 馬勻雅 Ma | 8 | 2023 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Demoviction 2018: Tenant Resistance to DomicideFrom: Resisting Eviction |
Chapter 8 documents the second phase of demoviction in 2018 and the emergence of the Herongate Tenant Coalition to try and stop the evictions. Crosby explores a number of coalition tactics … | Andrew Crosby | 19 | 2023 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! Community Wellbeing: A Social Framework for DomicideFrom: Resisting Eviction |
Chapter 9 continues a chronological trajectory documenting the wider struggle and events unfolding around the redevelopment proposal for the neighbourhood. Crosby provides a window into the … | Andrew Crosby | 27 | 2023 | $2.70 Add |
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From NEW! An Urban Rights Praxis of Remaining In Vancouver’s Downtown EastsideFrom: White Riot |
This chapter provides historical background of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) and discusses its importance as an affordable neighborhood amidst gentrification and a rampant housing crisis. | Jeffrey R. Masuda | 12 | 2023 | $1.20 Add |
