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You'll hear a report on a debate over redeveloping a closed elementary school site.

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1Nelson has requested that city council
Akeep the current zoning of the land.
Bwork to reduce urban sprawl.
Cclean up the schoolyard pond.
Dapprove a plan to redevelop the school site.
2According to the mother of two, a more densely populated neighbourhood
Ais a good option for families with children.
Bcan help to preserve green space.
Ccould put her community at risk.
Dcould be built in addition to a park.
3The schoolyard pond
Ahas been restored by the surrounding community.
Bmay be turned into a nature spot.
Cis an obstacle to development on the site.
Dis endangered by the development proposal.
4Nelson Development Company envisions a
Abusiness district with several large chain stores.
Bcompact community with a vibrant local economy.
Cmixed area combining high-rise offices and homes.
Dsprawling residential area for families with children.
5The city councillor believes that
Adevelopment of the area may lead to more green space.
Bmore rezoning should be done in the far corner.
Cthe pond is a poor location for a park.
Dboth economic and community interests can be satisfied.
6If city council approves Nelson's current proposal,
Acity councillor, Emma Orr, will feel the need for more negotiations.
Bdeveloper Nelson will worry about the building costs.
Cthe children will be happy with their new play area.
Dmother of two, Eleanor Wentworth, will be disappointed.
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