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Edmonton Urban Struggles Captured In Images

EDMONTON, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023: Partially destroyed old poster showing caricature of Pope Francis with inscription 'God Bless America', on September 29, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Canada's downtowns, vital for economic growth and social vitality, are in crisis due to the pandemic, economic shifts, changing work patterns, opioid crisis, mental health issues, and homelessness. Edmonton, for example, faces a rising office vacancy rate post-pandemic, leading building owners and managers to collaborate with community groups on drug, homelessness, and crime issues. Solving these complex challenges requires a whole-of-society approach, involving the private sector, civil society, and all levels of government, with the need for creative, multi-stakeholder solutions to secure our cities' futures. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10587450
Date Taken	29 September 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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