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Originally Posted by Ziobrop
The 1957 report used to justify the clearance actully looks at the area in terms of Health and welfare and crime statistics as well as building condition. The cogswell/scotia square lands had some of the highest numbers of Relief cases as well as juvenile court appearances, and criminal code incidents per acre. As far as building condition goes, 30% or more were considered deficient based n standards outlined in a city ordinance.
there is a post coming on Builthalifax about this report. |
Fair enough, but I suspect that in the 1950s, some of those "city standards" probably had more than mere planning aims behind them; probably some stereotyping of the people living in various areas as well. "This is a crime riddled area; squalor. Let's bulldoze it".
Similar to what happened with Africville.
Anyways, will keep an eye out for the post! Looking forward to it.
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