Rather Than Simply Asking "How" to Enact Changes We Should

Rather than simply asking "how" to enact changes we should pause to ask "why" or "whether we should" make specific kinds of changes in our communities. For example, controversies abound over urban transitions, gentrification, and plans involving the construction of new Walmart stores. Search for this kind of news coverage concerning a nearby community, list some of the "pros" in favor of opening a new Walmart, and then discuss several of the "cons" against the building of these stores. You should also speak with classmates, professors, and community activists and evaluate their arguments concerning low wages, anti-union policies, and the closing of smaller stores when a new Walmart arrives.