A Comparison Of U.S. And Canadian Cities

Are Canadian cities better than U.S. cities in terms of transportation, housing , and the environment?

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July 31, 2003, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"This article poignantly highlights the uniqueness of Canadian cities in comparison to US cities. We expose the social and economic differences of the Canadian city, analyze the implications to environmentally more sustainable cities, specifically the Kyoto Accord and review of the comparative competitive advantages for Canadian cities in the New Economy." [PDF, 3.12 MB. To download the complete issue in PDF format choose the link "May/June 2003" at the bottom of the left column. This article is on page 6.]

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