THE ELEPHANT: BROKEN SYSTEM, BROKEN HOMES Saajan Kar·April 10, 2024The rapid growth in the city might be a beacon of hope to many individuals attempting to find...ColumnsFront Page·0 Comments·0
THE ELEPHANT: NEW YEAR, NEW BUDGET, SAME OLD BUREAUCRACY Saajan Kar·January 5, 2024With the need for housing constantly growing in the region, the 2024 City of Kitchener budget emphasizes a...Columns·0 Comments·3
THE GENTRIFICATION EFFECT: THE IMPACT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ON SMALL TOWN ENVIRONMENTS Saajan Kar·April 13, 2023Ontario has an insatiable thirst for residential, commercial and industrial development. Down- town populations grew at twice the...News·0 Comments·0
THE ELEPHANT: A BETTER APPROACH TO HOUSING Saajan Kar·February 6, 2023The Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) has played a pivotal role in assisting those who are experiencing...Columns·0 Comments·0
THE ELEPHANT: THE TEAM HELPING PEOPLE STAY IN THEIR HOMES Saajan Kar·December 1, 2022I had the opportunity to visit the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (SDCWR) in Kitchener, where I was...Columns·1 Comment·0
THE ELEPHANT: LOOKING AT SEEING POVERTY IN THE REGION Saajan Kar·November 4, 2022Regardless of gaudy changes, poverty is increasingly visible in Kitchener. From housing instability, homelessness, rising cost of living...Columns·0 Comments·0
THE ELEPHANT: HOW THE LRT CONNECTS A FEW AND DIVIDES THE MANY Saajan Kar·October 7, 2022This summer marked the third anniversary of the ION Light Rail Train (LRT) in K-W. The Grand...Columns·0 Comments·0
ONE CITY HOLDING TWO WORLDS Saajan Kar·September 1, 2022The identity of a city is ever-changing, but the fabric of a city cannot be altered no matter...Opinion·0 Comments·0
