Lawrence Solomon: How cities made a huge mistake in promoting cycling

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Lawrence Solomon

(December 1, 2017) Cycling lanes consume more space than they free up, add to pollution and drain the public purse.
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Lawrence Solomon: To solve Canada’s social housing problem, we should look to Britain’s privatization schemes

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Lawrence Solomon

(May 30, 2017) Theresa May has unveiled a build-rent-buy program that in one stroke promises to boost home construction, house the needy, and incentivize them to become homeowners.

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Lawrence Solomon: How city politicians are helping Amazon destroy your favourite local retailers

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Other News Sources

(April 21, 2017) Brick-and-mortar stores are falling by the thousands, but don’t blame Amazon — it’s municipalities that are wielding the wrecking ball.

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Lawrence Solomon: Who’s to blame for Toronto’s crazy real estate market? Surprise! It’s politicians

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Lawrence Solomon

(March 16, 2017) Eliminate discrimination against tenants and the housing bubble would quickly disappear.

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Lawrence Solomon: Housing shortage? What housing shortage?

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Lawrence Solomon

(August 18, 2016) Politicians could put to bed the lament of high housing costs by restoring freedom and common sense.

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