nikki wengLong Blog #4: The Gentrification Paradox-Why Development Isn’t Always a Good Thing for CommunitiesGentrification has become a contentious issue in cities across the world. Long-term residents and communities may find themselves displaced…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
nikki wengShort Blog #8: A Look at the Immigrant Family Sculpture in TorontoTom Otterness’ “Immigrant Family” monument situated in the South of Broadview neighbourhood of Toronto, is one of my favourite works of…Apr 2, 2023Apr 2, 2023
nikki wengLong Blog #3 — Housing Insecurity in Toronto: Exacerbated by the Pandemic“Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. But too many people in Ontario are struggling to find an affordable place to…Apr 2, 2023Apr 2, 2023
nikki wengShort Blog #7: Trinity Square Video (TSV)A non-profit, artist-run organization called Trinity Square Video (TSV) promotes the production, presentation, and distribution of modern…Mar 19, 2023Mar 19, 2023
nikki wengShort Blog #7: Comment on Sadia Bintay Saleh’s Long BlogHi Sadia :)Mar 12, 2023Mar 12, 2023
nikki wengLong Blog #2: Transforming Toronto’s Industrial Past into a Sustainable Future: The Story of Don…The Don Valley Brick Works, a hidden gem of Toronto’s history has played a significant role in shaping the city’s industrial, social, and…Feb 24, 20231Feb 24, 20231
nikki wengShort Blog #5: Response to Rachel Ly’s Long Blog 1I really enjoyed reading your blog post regarding the traffic in Toronto. You have brought up an important subject that many people deal…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
nikki wengShort Blog #4: A Journey Through Toronto’s Progressive PastThis is a note to the people of Rochdale College from the 1960s, about the recent arrests and their possible eviction. This distinctive…Feb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023
nikki wengLong Blog #1: Journey through Toronto’s Affordable Housing CrisisCanada has been facing an affordable housing crisis recently and over the past few years, with countless citizens across Toronto struggling…Feb 9, 20231Feb 9, 20231
nikki wengShort Blog #3: Golden Moments at the BeachAbove is a picture I took at a Toronto beach over the summer. Although Toronto is a highly urbanized city, it is home to many beautiful and…Feb 9, 2023Feb 9, 2023