The importance of the Little Burgundy district for it’s residents
The importance of housing for not only the individuals of Little Burgundy, but also the community.
The residents of Little Burgundy have come together to voice their concerns regarding the proposed housing revamp project throughout Little Burgundy.
Little Burgundy, QC- November 1, 2020
CONTACT: Josh Wright, Head of the citizens committee of Little Burgundy, (jwright446@gmail.com)
ABOUT LITTLE BURUGNDY
- a small neighborhood within the southwest borough of Montreal, Quebec
- home of African American English-speaking working class
- this neighbourhood is heavily focused around railway companies
RESIDENTS
- the residents of Little Burgundy are heavily focused on the sense of community within their neighbourhood
- predominantly consists of hard working middle class African Americans
SENSE OF COMMUNITY
- with Little Burgundy being so small, the residents embrace the idea of a tight knit community
- this neighbourhood has a strong tie to the railways, making everyone in the community have good relations with one another
IMPORTANCE OF RESIDENCY
- because this whole community is so close with one another, it is vital that their years of hard works on their homes is recognized
- being able to come home after work to what is your home, filled with memories of family, is very important to the residents of Little Burgundy
- having a low income housing project at the cost of residents losing their home, may have a negative impact within the community and the workplaces