Seattle, Vancouver seek to deepen tech, economic ties
Political, academic and tech elite of both cities are looking for ways to bring them closer together
Vancouver
SEATTLE and Vancouver are like fraternal twins separated at birth. Both are bustling Pacific Northwest coastal cities with eco-conscious populations that have accepted the bargain of dispiriting weather for much of the year in exchange for nearby ski slopes and kayaking and glorious summers.
Yet, 140 miles (225 km) of traffic-choked roads and an international border divide the cities, keeping them farther apart than their geographic and cultural identities would suggest.
Now the political, academic and tech elite of both cities are looking for ways to bring them closer together, with the aim of continuing the growth of two of the most vibrant economies in North America. "Vancouver has a l…
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