More on consumption

This is a little indulgent. I find that I catch stories that fit into my amateur theory (and I acknowledge, it's well explored in a much more complex manner by true social scientists) that our consumer purchasing trends and culture shape our built environment.

I just like watching how it happens. That's why I like that self-storage fluff so much. So, ta-da, a couple that fit the bill...

From the country that clings to its town squares and pedestrian linkages, a "smart mall." - Christian Science Monitor

We can't give up our cars, so let's make our cars different, how about it? - NYTimes