NEW REPORT! An Examination of Hidden Homelessness Among Aboriginal Peoples in Prairie Cities
By Jino Distasio, Gina Sylvestre and Susan Mulligan
This research examined hidden homelessness among Aboriginal persons in prairie cities. In particular, data were gathered in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Regina that focused on better understanding the shelter circumstances of persons precariously housed in tenuous situations, including those who lived temporarily with friends or family or those who resided in any number of short-term accommodations such as shelters, rooming houses or hotels.
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NEW! Spence Redevelopment Project Community Consultation Discussion Paper
The Spence Redevelopment Project Discussion paper highlights the findings of 150 interviews and four community forums held in the Spence, West Broadway and Central Park neighbourhoods. The intent of the discussions was to seek the thoughts and advice of the surrounding community with respect to the University's proposed development of Spence Street.
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Big Boxes, Power Centres and the Evolving Retail Landscape of Winnipeg
By Brian Lorch
This report offers a geographical perspective on a wave of big box store and power centre development that Winnipeg experienced between 1998 and 2001. Analysis reveals that new retail development has gravitated to existing major retail nodes thereby reinforcing the traditional retail hierarchy. New big box discount and category killer merchants have not eroded the integrity of any regional or super-regional enclosed shopping malls. Smaller open air strip malls have not fared as well. Micro-geographies of traditional enclosed malls and the new retail power centres are explored with attention given to ways the typical design and layout of power centres contributes to increased levels of dependence on automobiles. Planning issues related to the construction of new retail space and the redevelopment of existing retail spaces are discussed.
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First Nations/Métis/Inuit Mobility Study
Over an 18 month period, nearly 1400 interviews were completed with Aboriginal persons arriving in Winnipeg. The objective of these interviews was to better understand the service needs and expectations of persons moving to the city. Study participants were interviewed on three separate occasions to examine their transition to urban living.
The study's findings point to a number of mobility issues including a shortage of affordable housing options, especially when persons first arrive in the city. The outcome has been an increased level of crowding and a high concentration of Aboriginal person into inner city neighbourhoods. A second finding is the importance of increasing access to employment and education support. One of the report's recommendations is to address both the demand for transitional support services and the pressing need for more housing options.
The study includes three reports: Interim Reports One and Two are standalone discussions of the results compiled after Surveys One and Two, while The Final Report provides a synthesis of the data arising in all three surveys.
This study was conducted by the Institute of Urban Studies in collaboration with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Manitoba Métis Federation, with funding assistance from Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Final Report - Download in PDF Format (784 K)
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Interim Report One - Download in PDF Format (229 k)
Interim Report Two - Download in PDF Format (688 k)
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