Michel Durand-Wood: Building an Affordable City for Everyone, Forever

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Humans, On Rights

Stuart Murray

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Humans, On Rights is an intellectual and stimulating conversation with human rights grassroots influencers, community leaders, policymakers, advocates and educators about their passion to become human rights champions. Humans, On Rights host Stuart Murray, the Inaugural President & CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights will explore with his guest the power of a positive outcome when you connect the three human rights dots - Education. Mobilization. Take Action.

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Michel Durand-Wood: Building an Affordable City for Everyone, Forever

Humans, On Rights

50 minutes 58 seconds

3 months ago

Michel Durand-Wood: Building an Affordable City for Everyone, Forever

We sit down with Michel Durand-Wood, better known online as "Elmwood Guy," a Winnipeg-based writer, community advocate, and author of "You'll Pay for This: How We Can Afford a Great City for Everyone Forever." Michel shares his journey from concerned neighbour to influential voice in municipal finance and urban planning.We're discussing:How noticing decline in his Elmwood neighbourhood sparked Michel's passion for municipal advocacyWhy the 2018 Portage and Main plebiscite became a turning point in his understanding of public engagementThe hidden connections between municipal finance and human rights - from equitable public services to housing accessibilityHow infrastructure decisions made today impact our city's ability to provide services "forever"Michel reminds us that municipal finance isn't just about budgets - it's about creating inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. His approach demonstrates how understanding the financial implications of city planning decisions empowers citizens to advocate for more equitable and sustainable urban development.Connect with Michel: His blog: https://www.dearwinnipeg.com/ Read "You'll Pay for This: How We Can Afford a Great City for Everyone Forever" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.