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To thrive, Metro Vancouver's kids need communities, not just housing
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Children under 18 make up about 20 per cent of the population in Langley ’s Walnut Grove and Aldergrove .
Langley has the highest percentage of kids in the region at 24 per cent .
Vancouver 's West End has the lowest, at 5.5 per cent , according to Postmedia data journalist Nathan Griffiths .
Some worry the services and amenities they need to thrive are lagging behind development.
Metro Vancouver has about 25 spaces per 100 kids under age 12 , an increase since 2019 , but still below the national average.
Outdoor play spaces must be close to where children live, experts say.
Parents say schools are among the most important public services that support kids and families.
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension is likely to lead to even more growth in Cloverdale .
The outer suburbs of Metro Vancouver remain “car dependent” because it’s often the quickest and most convenient way to travel.
The best cities are the ones that create opportunities and spaces for people to come together.
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