Vancouver shows how cities can develop better infrastructure planning and development

May 11, 2023

Vancouver stands out as a model for other cities dealing with infrastructure challenges. Image: Pexels.

Daniel Sweeney

Project Fellow, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum

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