01 Jan 1975
La ciudad es nuestra
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Saskatoon: Land and Growth Control
In the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, an effective government policy of controlling land investment prevents speculation, keeps land prices down, and provides a good balance between commercial, residential and public areas.
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