north point douglas is located immediately north of winnipeg's downtown, and is considered part of winnipeg's inner city. it has faced many of the same challenges that have characterized the north american city in the postwar decades: population and economic decline, crime, drug abuse, and a lack of investment. in recent years, the neighbourhood has begun to stabilize, through efforts by community groups like the point douglas residents committee and north end community renewal corporation, and through new and long-time residents renovating properties.