Gover nments fund social housing as a way of supporting low income families and the optimal development of children. Neighbourhood public libraries and their caring staff members offer children refuge from troubled home situations and positive role models. These children are the most in need of extra support to help them grow and develop into useful citizens but are the least likely to have parents who will provide transportation to the library. Locating public libraries near social housing developments is a way to offer these children both hope and help.
Seniors often suffer from social isolation through a lack of transportation opportunities and limited mobility due to health issues. The public library can provide not only learning and leisure through books and other resources but also the chance to experience friendly social interaction with the staff.
Turning on this layer reveals the presence of social housing and seniors residences in the Fontainebleau neighbourhood.
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