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Wholesale Changes
FromThe Distance
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Chicago's Fulton Market district is the city's last remaining food market, a hub for meatpackers and wholesalers of agricultural products. But a wave of new development, including high-end restaurants and luxury condos, is transforming Fulton Market and prompting many long-time business owners to question whether the neighborhood can continue to sustain their livelihoods. We talk to two Fulton Market businesses about how they're navigating this transition.
Released:
Jun 23, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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