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I am in Montreal conducting research for what will likely be the last  chapter of the ‘Walls’ book. I will investigate the fence, built in the  1960s, that stands between the neighbourhoods of the Town of Montreal  and Parc Extension. I’ve only just begun my inquiries here and look  forward to learning more. I am not certain what meaning this fence has  for the residents of either community.I am certain, though, that I will enjoy my time in Parc Ex. The  community is a concentration of cultures from around the world. Someone  recently counted 72 languages being spoken in the tiny neighborhood. I  love this sort of thing, and not just because of the Bangladeshi curries  and West African groceries available... Lire la suite