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#CityDoc: Montreal's Fattal Lofts, life on the edge in St-Henri

| September 21, 2012

Podcast




Year: 2012
Length: 10:28 minutes (14.6 MB)
Format: 44.1kHz, 192Kbps

Show Notes:

#CityDoc hears from musician and activist Rob Osler about the precarious living situation for tenants at the Fattal Lofts in St-Henri, Montreal.

These lofts, situated on St-Remi St. on the western edge of St-Henri, are located near a major highway redevelopment and the new super-hospital. The city is putting pressure on controversial landlord Sam Fattal to re-zone his property, handing out eviction notices earlier this year.

Now tenants are fighting to preserve the lifestyle at the Fattal Lofts, a place where artists and itinerants call home. Featuring music by Arsenal of Empties at Fattal Fest 2012.