Visualize how street names have changes in the community of St. Norbert, Manitoba at two pivotal moments in time.
In 1959, the City of Winnipeg and Rural Municipality of Fort Garry changed longstanding street names in Old St. Norbert. These changes were made in anticipation of St. Norbert becoming amalgamated into Metro Winnipeg, so as to avoid duplicate names in the newly joined municipalities.
In 1978 and 1979, many St. Norbert residents criticized the street names chosen in a new developemnt a new development. The story of the 'street fighting' Richmond Lakes is one whose consequences impact city planning still today...