Supermarket-led development: asset or liability?
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Can supermarket schemes be both commercially viable and good for the local community?
Well-designed supermarket developments can be an asset to a community, bringing jobs and investment. But many transpose an out-of-town model with a large car park into a town centre. The prosperity of a town centre can be put at risk if a new scheme undermines regeneration and a sense of place.
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