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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
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Author(s): Alexandra Shimo
Publication Date: 2011
Homeless people in elegant housing, surrounded by luxury custom-made furniture, designed by some of Toronto’s high-end designers and beyond the reach of regular folk. Whether the thought enrages you or engages you, get used to it: Designer homeless shelters are the latest trend in the city.
Whether it’s Edmond Place in Parkdale, the Peter St. shelter in the entertainment district or First Step to Home on Queen Street E., all these architectural s...