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Calgary stands as proof that livable cities don’t necessarily need Ferris wheels

By Stephen Spencer Davis
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A city where commuting is essentially carefree and French fries with truffle oil can be purchased on the street might sound like paradise, but it’s actually just Calgary. The Toronto Star interviewed the city’s mayor, Naheed Nenshi, who gave the paper some reasons to love Calgary—or, as the Star puts it, “reasons why Calgary tops Toronto.” To quick and easy commutes you can add government support for libraries and plenty of arts funding. Of course, the two cities are very different, so it’s important to note that there might be some apples-and-oranges comparisons happening here. Both cities do, however, share a Ferris wheel deficiency. Read the entire story [Toronto Star] »

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