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• The demolition of Africville in the 1960s and subsequent expropriation without compensation are well-documented examples of injustices.
• In the years since, there has been little substantial action to emplace African Nova Scotian residents in Downtown Halifax.
• The project is a mixed-use residential district planned on the site of the former Cogswell highway interchange in downtown Halifax.
• The elevated interchange was at the epicentre of a 1960s-era urban renewal project to construct a highway system through downtown Halifax.

Gentrification and erasure

• This more recent wave of gentrification has been referred to as “Africville 2.0.” Thus far, city officials have sidestepped important questions about future land divestment, affordable housing and zoning.
• Halifax Regional Municipality has promised to include some form of affordable housing in the future Cogswell District, but it is unclear what is meant by affordable.
• A density bonusing program has been established to encourage the creation of public benefits including affordable housing by the private sector.

“Blight Removal” in Halifax’s past

• Urban renewal goals in 1960s Halifax were twofold: the creation of a brand new harbourfront highway system and the removal of problematic housing.
• Cogswell presents a prime example of similar renewal programs criticized by Jacobs in her influential 1961 book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
• He produced maps with oversized dots representing perceived social ills such as households on welfare or children appearing in juvenile court.

Bridging Divides

• In the decade since, the municipality has conducted extensive public consultation as a “cornerstone” of the planning process.
• Thus far, the planning and design efforts have focused on street shapes and public space design, right down to fountains, bike lanes and benches.
• Without a sincere commitment to these actions, lower-income African Nova Scotian families will continue to struggle with displacement in their city.

• REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“Victoria’s Secret” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) announced key leadership appointments to further advance its strategic pillars of strengthening the core, igniting growth and transforming the foundation.
• Greg Unis will assume the role of Brand President, Victoria’s Secret & PINK.
• Unis will continue to report to Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria’s Secret & Co., and lead the design, merchandising, creative, planning, strategic patterning and business development functions.
• “Anne is a respected and strategic merchant with extensive leadership experience growing top brands, including more than 15 years with Victoria’s Secret.”

• Stephenson will deputise for CEO, James Asquith, and lead commercial and operational development
  LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Airlines, the world's newest long-haul airline, has announced the appointment of Richard Stephenson OBE as a board director and chief commercial officer.
• Stephenson started his career on an industrial placement at British Airways in 1998 and describes his role with Global Airlines as 'a dream come true'.
• James Asquith, CEO and Founder of Global Airlines said, "I could not be more delighted to welcome Richard to our team.
• Global Airlines is now focused on working closely with the relevant authorities and partners in preparation for inaugural flights in the Spring of 2024.

• NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FE International Inc. (“FE” or the “Company”), a four-time Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” award-winning strategic and financial advisor to the global technology industry, announced today it has hired veteran investment banker Randal V. Stephenson as its Head of Investment Banking.
• In this role, Stephenson will lead the overall strategy, direction, and execution of the firm's investment banking business, managing deal flow and relationships with clients and private equity firms.
• “We are thrilled to have Randal join FE and lead the investment banking business,” said Smale.
• Stephenson was also the Global Head of M&A within a Fortune 500 financial services company, managing international professional staff and P&L exceeding $75 million.