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Life In The Heart Land
Rural Planning
Season 3
Episode 2
Rural planning is a prosaic but often overlooked issue that has a major impact on how citizens live, play and work. Rural planners wear many hats, which makes the already difficult job of planning an even greater challenge. Planning can cause damage to communities, but also holds the potential to create a society that works for everyone.
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