The internet revolution dramatically changes our lives and even cities. We see ever increasing delivery trucks and delivery men on the streets and also witness disappearing stores. In Korea, bookstores seem to be the weakest link. Neighborhood bookstores are almost dead and only large bookstores remain in commercial areas.
Unlike the situation in Britain depicted in the Daily Mail article, Korean cities still retain vibrant stores in every corner regardless of burgeoning e-trades. However, many stores owned by individuals are replaced by franchise stores. Bakeries were conquered by franchises long before and there are ongoing battles between chain super markets (SSM in Korean English) and super markets owned by individuals.
These phenomena are economic changes affecting urban planning. We can expect decrease of commercial use in city centers but increase of logistic use in suburbs due to the e-trade. Disappearance of small stores where social interactions take place will weaken community based on neighborhood.
As household-name stores fall prey to online shopping boom, we ask: Will the internet monster eat the High Street?
대형마트 하나둘 개점 사라지는 동네사장님
70년대이후 최대 쇠락산업 ‘자영업’
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| An Amazon distribution center in Wales (Source: Daily Mail) |
These phenomena are economic changes affecting urban planning. We can expect decrease of commercial use in city centers but increase of logistic use in suburbs due to the e-trade. Disappearance of small stores where social interactions take place will weaken community based on neighborhood.
As household-name stores fall prey to online shopping boom, we ask: Will the internet monster eat the High Street?
대형마트 하나둘 개점 사라지는 동네사장님
70년대이후 최대 쇠락산업 ‘자영업’
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