Why New Urbanism Is Important

As we develop and become more dependent on our cars, our appliances, our computers, we also become more isolated.

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May 1, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

Technology is a two-edged sword. As we develop and become more dependent on our cars, our appliances, our computers, we also become more isolated. Nothing could exemplify this better than the changes in our shopping habits. As early as the 1920s, an interest in larger, more inclusive grocery stores became prominent. National chains such as Safeway, which includes smaller chains such as Vons in California and Dominick's in Chicago, began to sprout up everywhere. Larger stores were able to merge with smaller ones and eventually create large corporations. Even during the Depression, these businesses were able to emerge relatively unscathed due to their size and ability to adapt.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in The Town Paper

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