Streetscapes and Walkability
October 28th, 2010, by Jeremy Krygsman
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Postscript
Thank-you Mark Groulx for all your help with the ethics clearing, statistical analysis, and general interest in our project!
(a smiley face for each of us!)
P.S. “Trees are sick, yo!” – quoted from a survey participant
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