The Incredible Shrinking Box

Retailers shape stores to fit urban settings.

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September 13, 2005, 8:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

In the last few years, a veritable stampede of Americans has returned to city and older suburban neighborhoods, seeking shorter commutes and fun things to do. But they still end up spending Saturdays in the place they tried to leave behind: the newer suburbs. Now, as close-in areas draw new residents, a new generation of mixed-use, higher quality shopping environments is emerging. From Atlanta, where one of the largest redevelopment projects in the cityâ€™s history will bring IKEA and a host of other retailers downtown; to Chicago, with the first multi-story Home Depot; to Washington, D.C. and its retail renaissance, major retailers are discovering old and new urban neighborhoods in a major way.

Thanks to Keith Schneider

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