I know what is wrong with the City of Windsor : v1

The Mayor and City Council refuse to issue west end demolition permits. The following is a dramatization of what could happen in these areas.

"My name is Kevin Flood, and I know what is wrong with this city. Today I say to all citizens of Windsor; as long as this scar of boarded up homes remains standing, It is not the Sandwich Town question alone that remains open, but the question of equality for all Windsorites. Mr. Francis, if you sincerely hope for real employment opportunities for all Windsorites. Partner with genuine investors, who can bring us immediate prosperity. Come and see the neighbourhoods of Edison and Indian road. Mr Francis, tear down these homes."


**the musical score 'Abide with Me' is used in this video for non-profit political activism, we obtain no credit for the creation of this score and no copyright infringement is intended**

Video produced by Straylight film.picture.media

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• kevin flood
• city of windsor
• eddie francis
• indian road
• tear down these homes

[tboy1414]

I agree with tearing down these homes..I dont know what the next logical step will be, possibly much needed student housing for the University of Windsor or possibly new housing for residents, a shopping mall strip or even a greenway park for the current residents? But for now, as evidenced by the graffiti, broken bottle's and needles lying around, this area has become a breeeding ground for people with bad intentions and must be cleaned up..

[jartisan]

Tearing down these derelict homes is a necessity, for the betterment of all no matter what the land is used for in the future. The city shouldn't prevent the demolition or eventual greenspace that has been proposed in the interim of the bridge controversy. Land on both sides of the border, held by both our governments and the buffoon are held hostage while the cards are dealt. Our democracies have allowed and propogated such inactions for decades and shall continue to with corporate influence. 

[MegaAnon1111]

Just the type of farcical propaganda we've come to expect from the Ambassador Bridge.

[mjacq2u]

a new bylaw is needed in Windsor...

"one the prohibits blight caused to remain in the path of progress"

maybe the billionaires would think twice before they try to blockbust to save money...

[akmusica]

Tear them down and then what? Congrats on blocks of empty ghost lots.

[maurylaundry]

Way to go with this video! I went to the University in the 1990s. I'm in shock at what has happened to that neighbourhood. The homes were beautiful then but boarded up homes only bring crime. If the neighbourhood can't be restored, then the only alternative is to tear the homes down. Get rid of the unsafe conditions and tear them down now.

[sandwichliker]

Is the "helpless" the hymn speaks about the Ambassador Bridge Company???

[sandwichliker]

2/ Now he's demanding that the Bridge Company be allowed to tear down 110 or so houses WITHOUT formal proposals, just because the Bridge Company has made itself such a nuisance in the neighborhood. "This is not about the Bridge", his cohort Hilary Payne has constantly stated. 

What planet are these people from???

[sandwichliker]

1/ Mr. Flood sells several rental properties to the Bridge Company.

He asks for the city's permission to tear down a perfectly good house on the corner of Donnelly and Indian that he owns.

He complies with the city's requirements about formally stating his intentions as to what he wants to do with the land.

He builds a huge mega-rental with the city's (and therefore the neighbours) blessing.....

[ClintonHammond]

Great production values... lousy message.