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Retail development on South Side spurs explosive growth
02/11/2007
- South Side valuations nearly double over two-year period, outpacing citywide growth.
When retail behemoth Wal-Mart announced its intention to construct a new supermarket off Interstate 20, many South Side residents were elated by the prospect of a ripple effect that would stimulate economic activity, while some local business owners feared the potential consequences of competing with the nation's largest retailer.