{"id":11229,"date":"2020-11-12T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=11229"},"modified":"2022-11-17T14:03:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:03:21","slug":"top-family-friendly-neighbourhoods-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/top-family-friendly-neighbourhoods-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Family-Friendly Neighbourhoods in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located midway between Hamilton and Sarnia, London is a southwestern Ontario city, well-known to be a regional hub for healthcare and education. The city\u2019s charm has led to a population spike over the past decade and the city\u2019s growth is in part fueled by the number of family-friendly attractions available in London. From the well-reputed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwo.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western University<\/a> to University Hospital, the Forest City &#8211; as its nickname implies &#8211; is also home to several acres of lakes and parks. Coupled with a vibrant nightlife and arts scene, London makes for an attractive city for families looking to settle down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canadians choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London real estate<\/a> for its family friendly atmosphere and affordable housing options. Ranging from older, heritage properties in the north end of the city to the central downtown core to the rural southern edges, there are property types for every family. Taking into account safety, education, amenities and green spaces, we\u2019ve pulled the top 7 family-friendly neighbourhoods in London.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of October 2020, the average home price in London was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lstar.ca\/news\/lstars-streak-record-sales-continues-october\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$526,848<\/a>, making it the more affordable option when compared to the Greater Toronto Area\u2019s average home price of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/trreb-october-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$968,318<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.95519638712969&amp;longitude=-81.17640686035156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1. Summerside<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The neighbourhood of Summerside is a newer subdivision that features modern homes with easy-to-care-for lots and all the amenities a young family would need. The area also features condo options for those who prefer a more affordable alternative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summerside also has a sports complex with multiple soccer fields, parks and community churches in the area. The neighbourhood\u2019s proximity to Commissioner\u2019s Road also allows for easy access to shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Schools in the area include <a href=\"https:\/\/csviamonde.ca\/nos-ecoles\/trouver-une-ecole\/fiche-ecole\/ecole-secondaire-gabriel-dumont\/\">\u00c9cole secondaire Gabriel-Dumont<\/a> &#8211; a public, French first language highschool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.95519638712969&amp;longitude=-81.17640686035156\" target=\"_blank\">Summerside<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=jackson-london-on&#038;latitude=42.9628620011888&#038;longitude=-81.1660666608861&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=Jackson%2C%20London%2C%20ON&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in Summerside<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.95519638712969&amp;longitude=-81.17640686035156\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.94881823503344&amp;longitude=-81.29384292340175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2. Westmount<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the southwest side of London is the subdivision of Westmount. This neighbourhood features a strong mix of older condos and single or semi-detached homes. While newer homes have been popping up around the edges of the neighbourhood, the core of the area is well-established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westmount is a nature lover\u2019s dream as it is located along the southern edge of the Thames River and is adjacent to several parks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Springbank+Park\/@42.9568446,-81.3213372,15z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x209c3aa19418af2b!8m2!3d42.9568446!4d-81.3213372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springbank Park<\/a>. Westmount is also home to the Westmount Shopping Centre, which offers a wide range of shopping and dining options within walking distance. Local schools in the area include Jean Vanier Catholic School, Saunders Secondary School and the Westmount Public School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.94881823503344&amp;longitude=-81.29384292340175\" target=\"_blank\">Westmount<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=southcrest-london-on&#038;latitude=42.9662663893018&#038;longitude=-81.2766490879451&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=Southcrest%2C%20London%2C%20ON&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in Westmount<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.94881823503344&amp;longitude=-81.29384292340175\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.972672738660094&amp;longitude=-81.31538491102238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>3. Oakridge<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bordered by the Thames River to the south, the London Hunt to the west and the downtown area to the east, sits the community of Oakridge Acres. This ideal location makes the neighbourhood a desirable choice for families. Homes in this area are a mix of older 50\u2019s ranch style homes, newer detached homes and condo apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a primarily residential area, Oakridge Acres has lots of family-friendly amenities on the edges of the neighbourhood including parks, the Sherwood Library and the Sherwood Forest Mall. There is also a variety of ten different schools from three different school boards, including <a href=\"http:\/\/oakridge.tvdsb.ca\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oakridge Secondary School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.972672738660094&amp;longitude=-81.31538491102238\" target=\"_blank\">Oakridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=undefined&#038;latitude=42.975608825683594&#038;longitude=-81.32046508789062&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=Oakridge%2C%20London%2C%20ON%2C%20Canada&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in Oakridge<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?latitude=42.972672738660094&amp;longitude=-81.31538491102238\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=42.94908224819298&amp;longitude=-81.33461152221817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>4. Byron<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just south of Oakridge and west of Westmount, is Byron &#8211; a neighbourhood where there is something for everyone. Whether you\u2019re looking for a sprawling 3,000 sq.ft. home on a quiet cul-de-sac or a condo on the main thoroughfare, you\u2019d be able to find a home in Byron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area is popular with London residents being affordable but also in close proximity to Springbank Park and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storybook.london.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storybook Gardens<\/a>. Winter sports enthusiasts will also enjoy being closer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolermountain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boler Mountain<\/a>, which offers skiing and snowboarding in the colder seasons. Byron also has the selection of six elementary schools, such as Byron Somerset Public School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=42.94908224819298&amp;longitude=-81.33461152221817\" target=\"_blank\">Byron<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=undefined&#038;latitude=42.959510803222656&#038;longitude=-81.33246612548828&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=Byron%2C%20London%2C%20ON%2C%20Canada&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in Byron<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=42.94908224819298&amp;longitude=-81.33461152221817\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=43.01876108402353&amp;longitude=-81.27962321965686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>5. Masonville<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masonville borders the leafy outskirts of Western University and is a mostly residential area where the majority of the properties are single-family dwellings. Families will find lots of greenspace and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontariotrails.on.ca\/index.php?url=trails\/view\/medway-forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medway Valley Heritage Forest<\/a>, a serene and scenic spot for hiking trails in this neighbourhood. Masonville is also home to CF Masonville Place, a shopping hub with a mix of over 150 stores to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=43.01876108402353&amp;longitude=-81.27962321965686\" target=\"_blank\">Masonville<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=masonville-london-on&#038;latitude=43.0187610840235&#038;longitude=-81.2796232196569&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=Masonville%2C%20London%2C%20ON&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in Masonville<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=43.01876108402353&amp;longitude=-81.27962321965686\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=42.9740104675293&amp;listing-id=9929299&amp;longitude=-81.36341094970703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>6. River Bend<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the far west end of London, is the community of River Bend. This neighbourhood features more recently developed houses with a mix of single detached houses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverbendgolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privately-owned homes of the River Bend Golf Community<\/a>. A popular spot in the area is Kains Woods Environmentally Significant Area, which follows the Thames River and features an abundance of trails and wildlife. Children in this neighbourhood usually attend schools such as St.Nicholas Catholic School.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=42.9740104675293&amp;listing-id=9929299&amp;longitude=-81.36341094970703\" target=\"_blank\">River Bend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=river-bend-london-on&#038;latitude=42.9717605265372&#038;longitude=-81.3572023696634&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=River%20Bend%2C%20London%2C%20ON&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in River Bend<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/search?bathrooms=&amp;latitude=42.9740104675293&amp;listing-id=9929299&amp;longitude=-81.36341094970703\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-real-estate\/fox-hollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>7. Fox Hollow<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the edge of the city in the North West area is Fox Hollow or Foxfield, an upcoming neighbourhood with newer development and homes. As a newer subdivision of London, this neighbourhood is popular with younger families and is also in a convenient location being close to grocery stores, shops and restaurants at Hyde Park Plaza. Schools in this area include St. Andr\u00e9 Bessette Catholic School and <a href=\"https:\/\/sirarthurcurrie.tvdsb.ca\/en\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sir Arthur Currie Public School<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See homes for sale in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-real-estate\/fox-hollow\" target=\"_blank\">Fox Hollow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/team\/listings-widget?rental=false&#038;status=available&#038;slug=fox-hollow-london-on&#038;latitude=43.0202991106394&#038;longitude=-81.3395310519408&#038;zoom=14&#038;detached=true&#038;semidetached=true&#038;attached=true&#038;townhouse=true&#038;condo=true&#038;bedrooms=0%2B&#038;bathrooms=1%2B&#038;parking-spaces=0%2B&#038;open-house=false&#038;garage=false&#038;pool=false&#038;fireplace=false&#038;waterfront=false&#038;single-family=false&#038;basement-apartment=false&#038;duplex=false&#038;triplex=false&#038;fourplex=false&#038;locker=any&#038;area-name=Fox%20Hollow%2C%20London%2C%20ON&#038;include-private-listings=false\" style=\"min-height: 500px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-left\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">View homes in Fox Hollow<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-body\">See past sold prices and more information about this neighbourhood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-real-estate\/fox-hollow\"><button class=\"cta-button\">See homes for sale<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Searching for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>homes for sale in London<\/strong><\/a><strong>? Check out Zoocasa\u2019s listings for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>London houses<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-townhouses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>London townhouses<\/strong><\/a><strong>, as well as <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/london-on-condos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>condos for sale in London<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located midway between Hamilton and Sarnia, London is a southwestern Ontario city, well-known to be a regional hub for healthcare and education. The city\u2019s charm has led to a population spike over the past decade and the city\u2019s growth is in part fueled by the number of family-friendly attractions available in London. 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