You Probably Own This 7-Eleven (and That's Why It Looks So Sad)

The qualities that make built places charming are best stewarded by people who live there. But America’s soul-crushing suburban districts are now owned by people far away — people who don’t even know they’re owners at all.
48 points by iamnothere 52 days ago www.thenewatlantis.com 41 comments

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Many suburban 7-Eleven stores are struggling because they’re owned by distant investors who lack a connection to the local community. This disconnect contributes to the decline of these once-vibrant spaces, reflecting broader issues in America’s suburban landscape.

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