Month: July 2009

Solutions needed to boost police

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Solutions needed to boost police

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 15, 2004 The callous indifference of our municipal politicians toward the Cobourg police force...

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Building better neighbourhoods begins with establishing an organizing principle.

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Building better neighbourhoods begins with establishing an organizing principle.

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 22, 2004 by Keith Oliver This is the sixth in a series of articles...

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Solving automobile-dependancy begins with better neighbourhoods

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Solving automobile-dependancy begins with better neighbourhoods

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 22, 2004 by Keith Oliver This is the fifth in a series of articles...

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The importance of “centres” in determining urban form

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The importance of “centres” in determining urban form

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 22, 2004 by Keith Oliver This is the fourth in a series of articles...

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The future urban form of Cobourg

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The future urban form of Cobourg

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 22, 2004 by Keith Oliver This is the third in a series of articles...

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The objectives that must be achieved in the development of Area C

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The objectives that must be achieved in the development of Area C

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 22, 2004 by Keith Oliver This is the second in a series of articles...

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A unique opportunity to influence the future of Cobourg

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A unique opportunity to influence the future of Cobourg

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 22, 2004 by Keith Oliver This article appeared in the Cobourg Daily Star on...

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A cautionary tale for parents hidden in bus proposal

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A cautionary tale for parents hidden in bus proposal

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: July 29, 2004 Plans by the local Catholic and public school boards to create a...

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Rethinking the single family house and the benefits of planned unit developments

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Rethinking the single family house and the benefits of planned unit developments

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: August 02, 2004 by Keith Oliver This is the seventh in a series of articles...

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Port Hope council turns its back on democracy

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Port Hope council turns its back on democracy

Robert Washburn July 22, 2009

First published: August 12, 2004 Democracy is fragile. Like a China cup, it must be handled with...

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