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Old 04-25-2013, 03:31 PM   #275
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Originally Posted by First Lady View Post
I certainly don't have all the answers, but I think one thing that needs to come into the equation is "consumer choice." We need to look at what homebuyers want and why they are choosing to go to outlaying communities.
Plan It is about providing choice. Allowing the planning system to make it possible for developers to build neighbourhoods that provide choices other than detached single-family houses on fringe does not equate to not providing detached single-family houses on fringe.
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