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Jun 10, 2026
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Douglas Todd: Will higher density make Metro Vancouver residents happier? Studies say: Not likely
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Douglas Todd: Is higher density making Metro Vancouver residents happier? Nope!
"Average levels of subjective well-being have been shown to fall as population size and population density increase,” says one UN Happiness study.
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By Douglas Todd
Published Jun 10, 2026
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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