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Booming Downtown Vancouver

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Rich Catlin
8 July 2005 - 8:00am

Vancouver is experiencing an unanticipated traffic jam -- hundreds of baby strollers.

Unlike other renaissance downtowns, Vancouver is experiencing a surge in young residents. City planners are adapting to keep pace with the needs of these young residents.

"...Vancouver made children a top priority in its planning decisions, a route that surprisingly satisfied both families and developers"

Full Story: No Kids on the Block
Source: The Oregonian, July 7, 2005
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