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Montreal's SDCs: the mini-kingdoms that keep the city running

“SDCs, or commercial development corporations, are everywhere. They’re a bit like winter tires: you never think about them, but without them, the city would spin out of control.

And if you want to understand how your favorite street ended up with fairy lights in July, a vegan mini-hot dog festival, or 843 modular terraces, chances are an SDC was pulling the strings.”

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