Will Car-free Weekend Spur or Hinder Gentrification?

An in-demand Toronto neighborhood speculates about the impact of a new car-free weekend policy.

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October 17, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

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

"It's an unlikely urban tale given the development pressures that have been placed on historic and more established neighbourhoods in the city.Now it looks like residents pushing a more pedestrian-friendly vision may get their biggest wish -- a totally car-free Market. "

Thanks to Richard Layman

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Thursday, October 16, 2003 in Northeast Midwest Institute

Community / Economic Development United States

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