A must-read. As someone who studies and practices land use, my takeaway is how there is nowhere in our cities that isn't hostile to those experiencing homelessness.
The beach, public space where Mr. Fealey seemed to feel most secure, was rendered inaccessible...
The beach, public space where Mr. Fealey seemed to feel most secure, was rendered inaccessible...
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Mirin Fader
Still gutted after reading this yesterday about former Globe writer Patrick Fealey… maybe one of the most important pieces ive read in a while www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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If people who are homeless are not able to exist in public space, they are forced to exist at the mercy of private landowners, in this case, Walmart.
Access to public space should be a right. In Ontario, the courts have affirmed...
This decision is being shamelessly disregarded by various Ontario municipalities...
When cities opt to pursue forced relocation/demolition of park/plaza encampments, they are forcing...
I hope that decision-makers can read and reflect on the experiences of people like Mr. Fealey, which are tragically common today.