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Planners and citizens face their biggest challenge -- rebuilding a sense of place and commitment in an increasingly mobile, globally oriented world

WHAT SETS North American culture off from virtually all other cultures is that we have such an attenuated sense of place. In shopping malls that carry the same stores, and commercial strips that have the same fast food franchises, there is a stifling sense of sameness to the new suburban and exurban landscapes we inhabit. The Mall of America replaces Main Street. Starbucks replaces the corner coffee shop. There is little sense of the historical background and unique histories of the places where we live, and even less real understanding of the ecological heritage and natural landscapes upon which we rely. It is ironic that children today are able to spot the golden arches at h...

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