George Street, Toronto

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George Street was once one of Toronto's most fashionable streets in Toronto, and a few of the fashionable residences remain.

George Street is a street in Toronto, Canada. Its southern blocks are within the grid of the townsite of the original town of York, Upper Canada. George Street was once one of the most exclusive and expensive addresses in the city. Today, the north end of the street, next to Seaton House men's shelter, is an example of urban blight.

According to Sadiya Ansari, reporting in the Toronto Star the worst blocks of George Street have decayed so badly locals refer to the area as "little Detroit". She quoted Councilor Kristyn Wong-Tam, “There is no other street comparable to George Street. I have yet to meet anyone who is not alarmed to see the conditions.” She wrote that the northern section of the street should be "prime real estate", due to heritage properties and being close to Ryerson University. Ansari wrote that the City's purchase of derelict heritage properties could mark a turning point for the street.