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The Barcelona Chronicles: Reflections on Two Cities

This thirteenth and final piece of the Barcelona Chronicles offers a personal reflection on lessons learned from the series.

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Who is the city for? Last week, a good friend of mine recently told me he and his family were leaving Vancouver. His words struck a chord: “Vancouver has broken us.” Both he and his wife are working professionals. They couldn’t face another winter crammed into a shoebox apartment with their young child. Years of searching for a space that could accommodate a small family without breaking the bank had finally worn them down. One disappointment after another led them to this decision... Read more

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