Character
It is a working class neighbourhood with a large diversity in cultures and to an extent, class. From street to street, corner to corner, this neighbourhood is full of diversity. The main streets of the neighbourhood are Bloor, College and Dufferin Streets. Dufferin, a four-lane arterial, which is mostly residential except for the Dufferin Mall on the west side south of Bloor. College Street is a four-lane arterial road, with a mix of commercial storefronts and residences.
- Residences
The neighbourhood is predominantly two or three-storey detached or semi-detached homes at a fairly high-density. Most of the homes are of Victorian or Edwardian vintage, dating to the late 19th century or early 20th century.
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