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Contrary to popular myth, New York is not drowning in new housing.
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Opinion: Less Is More When it Comes to Politics in Planning
May 13, 2019, 2pm PDT
A proposal from the provincial government of Ontario would revive an appeals process for planning and development processes in Toronto. An elected official and former planner writes to oppose the idea.
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