Residents in these town houses will have to move by Sept 30, or risk eviction. In the distance, a "luxury apartment" is under construction, the first phase of Timbercreek's "revitalization" plan for Heron Gate. Photo by Jalani Morgan.
Abdullahi Ali has lived in Heron Gate for over 20 years. This is the second time in two years he has been asked to move by landlord Timbercreek. Photo by Jalani Morgan.
Jamale Hussein's kitchen is in desperate need of repair. At the end of September, Hussein and his family will have to move out of this town house in Heron Gate, his first home in Canada. Photo by Jalani Morgan for VICE News.
Falah Rashad lives in Heron Gate, an Ottawa neighbourhood that is being "revitalized" and replaced with larger townhouses and luxury-style apartments. His mother lives in a three-bedroom townhouse subject to demolition this fall. Photo by Jalani Morgan.
An aerial view of the north side of Heron Gate, where Timbercreek Asset Management has a monopoly on ownership. Timbercreek, along with the City of Ottawa recently renovated the community's public swimming pool. Photo by Jalani Morgan.
This townhouse will be demolished later this year. In the distance, the first phase of Timbercreek's "revitalization" is underway — "luxury style" condominiums. Photo by Jalani Morgan.
The living room of Jamale Hussein's home. He lives in a three-bedroom house, slated for demolition, with his wife and nine children. Photo by Jalani Morgan.
Photo by Jalani Morgan
Photo by Jalani Morgan
Some residents are not planning to move out their homes in Heron Gate, despite a looming September 30 deadline set by landlord, Timbercreek. Photo by Jalani Morgan.