township
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But the opportunity was thwarted when, in 2023, following pushback from some local residents, his township passed an ordinance that banned large solar projects from land zoned for agriculture.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
A few months later, with a new supervisor in place, the township board banned large solar development from land that’s zoned for agriculture.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
It has been described as a game-changer in the fight against HIV, and Okuhle worries that if more mobile clinics were to shut down, many young people and township residents would stop taking preventative medicine.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Situated on the edge of the iconic Soweto township and chosen as a symbol of post-apartheid "spatial integration", the venue hosts large-scale events such as the ruling African National Congress annual congress.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
“Mr. Burton’s property includes a spring, which is considered a public resource, therefore it is required that the taxes on that land go to the nearest township. In this case, the township of Manifest.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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Human Geography - Middle School
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5th Grade Human Geography, List 1
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