Villages in Cities

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Set against the backdrop of 1968 Montreal, the narrative centers on a community's fierce resistance to an urban renewal plan threatening their historic Milton Parc neighborhood. Faced with the demolition of their homes for high-rises and commercial development, residents united to protect their heritage and combat gentrification. Their efforts culminated in the establishment of North America's largest nonprofit cooperative housing project on an urban community land trust, showcasing the power of grassroots activism in preserving community integrity and heritage.