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Stratford, ON (May 20, 2010) — A provincial board in Ontario has upheld the city of Stratford's decision to reject proposals for a cluster of new stores, including a Wal-Mart supercenter, ruling that the proposals "are neither in the public interest nor represent good planning."

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The Big Box Took Kit is a project of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1974 to advance sustainable, equitable, and community-centered economic development through research and educational activities and technical assistance.

ILSR's other programs include:

New Rules Project
Advancing public policies that strengthen communities and build strong, sustainable local economies. See the Retail section ("The Hometown Advantage") for policy models that support locally owned businesses and curb corporate retail sprawl.
Waste to Wealth
Employing scrap-based manufacturing and deconstruction as an urban redevelopment tool.

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