Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Watch Walmart Spread!

One of the favorite targets of those involved in urban revitalization are national chains and big box stores like Walmart or Home Depot. The main crux of the argument against these places is that they destroy Main Streets by creating an all-in-one shopping area that sucks the life, vitality and civic pride out of traditional downtowns.

This website provides a graphical demonstration of Walmart's spread across America. You can watch new stores pop-up across the country.

Scary, huh?

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