Although Maple Ridge still has a small town feel in its core, many of the smaller shops and businesses have had to close. On the out skirts of town, big box shopping has arrived. Huge unimaginative shops, buy in mass quantities and sell at reduced prices. The consumers love the deals and variety. Unfortunately the smaller local businesses are suffering for it. Until a few months ago, the nearest movie theater was in the next town. It was an old family run operation with three small cinemas within. Now it has had to close. Squeezed out by the "mega movie" theater which offers enormous variety.Photographer
- Susan
- Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
- I am happiest when I am out with my camera. Always looking for the bright side. Usually I find it! Please contact me via comment if you wish to use any of my photography. Thanks for stopping by.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Big Business Bullies
Although Maple Ridge still has a small town feel in its core, many of the smaller shops and businesses have had to close. On the out skirts of town, big box shopping has arrived. Huge unimaginative shops, buy in mass quantities and sell at reduced prices. The consumers love the deals and variety. Unfortunately the smaller local businesses are suffering for it. Until a few months ago, the nearest movie theater was in the next town. It was an old family run operation with three small cinemas within. Now it has had to close. Squeezed out by the "mega movie" theater which offers enormous variety.
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I love how the signage always competes with the building itself..
"no I'm bigger"
"No, I'M bigger"
seems every time a mom-and-pop storefront closes, we lose a bit of our soul...
Nice thought-provoking capture.
This is a nice shot. What kind of camera do you have?
I have to admit that I like the new mall, I was able to do all my Christmas shopping locally (in the Ridge Meadows area). Between some of the smaller arty type stores we still have and the big box guys there is a good selection.
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