One of my fellow SHU folks shared this on Facebook, and it got me thinking. Here’s a reason I can like Wal-Mart, even if it’s an indirect reason.
I know what you’re probably thinking: but it’s Wal-Mart? I know, I know… it’s an okay place to shop, but for a variety of reasons that I won’t really get into here, it’s not my first choice of a go-to destination for all of my shopping needs.
Anyway, consider this:
That’s from an abandoned Wal-Mart that was someone saw as an opportunity, and converted into a public library. Go here for the full piece, and well as some other pictures. The reason to be grateful? Wal-Mart built (and left) the shell, which meant it was more of an “upfit” than a new build.
Now what can we do about all of those other empty big-box stores?
