1991-96 Population Percent Change
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nDistrict              Town(s)    Suburban       Suburban                    – Town(s)
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nNew Glasgow      -2.77          1.38                 4.15
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nPictou Area           0.00         -0.60                -0.60
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qA positive difference means the suburban areas 
q grew at a faster rate than the urban centre.
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This table, derived from stats canada data, breaks down changes in population between urban centers and surrounding suburban peripheral lands. These numbers are mirrored by our data on new building permits, which show a strong trend toward residential development on the suburban peripheries of our towns.  This phenomenon is reflective of trends throughout Nova Scotia and indeed North America in general.