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Urban big box stores are not inherently bad (or good). As others have pointed out, it is all about the design of the building and the location. There is obviously a demand for big box stores in urban areas (check out the picked-over selection at the Columbia Heights Target if you don't believe me), so why not satisfy the masses? I personally enjoy being able to pick up groceries, housewares, and clothing all in one stop (this reduces driving too). Although big boxes often hurt small businesses, I think they can actually have the opposite effect in the urban context (provided that they are not directly competing), by increasing foot traffic in the area.

by Rebecca on Sep 18, 2012 9:38 am • link • report

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