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Commentary on community-building in Stratford, Ontario.

Community-Building Requires Civic Discourse — Lessons from Stratford’s Banning of 3 Residents from…

Community-Building Requires Civic Discourse — Lessons from Stratford’s Banning of 3 Residents from…

As someone who has been both an elected official and a bureaucrat, I have found the City of Stratford’s banning of three citizens from…
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Chris Rickett
Sep 2, 2024
The Great Stratford Glass Debate of 2020

The Great Stratford Glass Debate of 2020

As a former City Councillor in my hometown of Stratford, Ontario, I’ve had many reach out to ask my thoughts on the debate around the…
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Chris Rickett
Nov 29, 2020
A Redevelopment Proposal for Stratford’s Cooper Site

A Redevelopment Proposal for Stratford’s Cooper Site

FORGET MEGA-PROJECT MOVIE STUDIOS AND WATER PARKS, A MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD IS THE WAY TO GO
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Chris Rickett
Jan 6, 2020
Redesigning Stratford’s Market Square

Redesigning Stratford’s Market Square

By far the most discouraging thing about living in Stratford is that it is a city full of potential. Of course, potential shouldn’t be…
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Chris Rickett
Jan 5, 2020
Revisioning Stratford’s Market Square

Revisioning Stratford’s Market Square

The first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think of Stratford is the town’s quaint downtown, its unique shops, busy…
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Chris Rickett
Apr 7, 2007
Stratford: A City of Memory

Stratford: A City of Memory

Growing up in Stratford you take for granted its charm and character. You don’t realize what was done to create and save the city’s large…
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Chris Rickett
Nov 23, 2003
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