big boxes – Heritage Matters

Mass-Produced Copies and Hyper-Developed Skeletons of Our Once Quaint Towns and Cities

As towns and cities across the U.S. begin to mirror one another in look and feel, we lose the unique character that once defined them. This post explores the impact of globalization, suburban sprawl, and unchecked development on historic identity and community cohesion—urging us to rethink how we preserve not just buildings, but the soul of our towns.