The Milton-ParK Story: a battle for low-rent housing

A project in Montreal, Canada by Brendan King-Edwards, Julien P. Malo
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How a Montreal community took on a corporate land developer and created one of the largest housing co-operatives in Canadian history.
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Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $2,001 of $2,000
Dates: Jun 30th -> Jul 31st (32 days)
Project By: Brendan King-Edwards, Julien P. Malo
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Latest News

Thank you! Merci beaucoup!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
A sincere thank you and a grand merci to all of you for supporting this project! Please take a minute and share it with your friends one more time so we can meet our final goal.  (Read More)

We're featured on the Spacing Montreal website!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
If you want to learn a little more about the project check out this piece by Brendan King-Edwards and Tim McSorley!  (Read More)

Only 10 days to go! Please share with friends.

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A big thank you to our 29 online backers! Your donations have already enabled us to make advancements with the Milton-Park project. Now, the proverbially clock is ticking and we need you to share this project with like-minded individuals in your... (Read More)

Our project is now listed as a staff pick on kickstarter!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A big thank you to our new donors!Thanks to you we've been selected as a staff pick. (Read More)

We were featured on the Dave Kaufman Show on CJAD!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out Julien Poirier-Malo's interview at the 18-minute mark. Please share with your friends!  (Read More)

We're featured in Le Devoir's blogue urbain today!

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Read what Le Devoir's Marco Fortier has to say about the Milton-Park Story!   (Read More)

Thank you for the generous donations!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to take a second and let you guys know that we really appreciate the donations we've received so far! Thanks for helping make this project a reality.  (Read More)

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