The project has significant historical and cultural value as these buildings may be demolished under the urban transformation plan. At present, there is no commitment to keep any of the current public housing buildings. The project intends to document community life.
We understand that public housing has mostly been stereotyped as ghettos of the socially unwanted and undesirable. Commonly, media tell stories that reinforce this negative imagery. Our experiences with Waterloo residents paint a very different picture. It is not difficult at all to find hardworking, sincere and down-to-earth people.
Through this project, we hope to show the candid life of some of the residents. The photos will capture their emotions and humanity, along with interviews to facilitate the collection of their life stories.
