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submit their suggestions, resulting in an overwhelming response with over “12,000 creative ideas” While some suggestions regarding the name were still City Centre, the overwhelming tone was one of forward thinking. Elm Place emerged as the obvious victor in the public voting, receiving more than one-third of the online votes. Elm Place was chosen not only because of its physical position but also to represent a break from the traditional rural structure in favor of a more urban and professional character. The
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