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Posts Tagged ‘big box retail’

Hell to pay! (UPDATED)
Hell to pay! (UPDATED)
By Chris | April 10, 2008 | Feedback (34)
International Metropolis, the Mayor of Monmouth and Chris Edwards have said all I have to say. Visit their sites for all the information about this tragedy. All I can ...
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Big-Box Adopting Urban Forms
Big-Box Adopting Urban Forms
By Chris | March 27, 2008 | Feedback (9)
I came across this post from the blog "Bird To The North" (check out our "links" section) a while ago, and with the recent focus on big-box development in Windsor thought it incredibly appropriate to ...
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ROOTS AND CULTURE
ROOTS AND CULTURE
By James | March 26, 2008 | Feedback (3)
Today, I'd like to open with a song. Working Man's Cafe Lyrics by Ray Davies Looking for the working man's cafe, in the shopping centre of the town. Looking for somewhere to fit in, in among the retail outlets. Bought a pair of new designer pants, where the fruit and veg man used to stand. Always ...
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Light at the end of the tunnel? (updated)
Light at the end of the tunnel? (updated)
By Chris | March 26, 2008 | Feedback (2)
I know - a lot of people will view this footage from last nights city council meeting as another lost battle in a war that is destined to consume us. True - Big-Box won another one last night. But I would just like you to consider that; A) ...
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In Search Of...The Genuine Article
In Search Of…The Genuine Article
By Chris | March 17, 2008 | Feedback (5)
I guess it all comes down to whether or not you want the "Genuine Article" or you are happy with a cartoon-like veneered representation of the real thing. I was reminded of this as I was ...
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Big Box articles
Big Box articles
By Mark | January 23, 2008 | Feedback (0)
Had to do a quick post about two Windsor Star articles "Rising fuel costs means communities have to be designed in ways that encourage people to get out of their automobiles, Hillman ...
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The CocoBox Battle, Round 2
The CocoBox Battle, Round 2
By Chris | January 18, 2008 | Feedback (23)
Two appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board were launched against the proposed west-end Big Box development. Lynne Meloche of LaSalle is taking on these retail giants, as well as the Town of LaSalle. ...
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Time's a Tickin'
Time’s a Tickin’
By Chris | November 24, 2007 | Feedback (8)
It was almost a month ago that our beloved city council granted a zoning change "paving" the way to a west-end Big Box nirvana. The rules state that opponents have a month to file ...
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