Why did IKEA build in an industrial area which requires most people to get there by personal car?
I assume it's because the land is cheaper.
Which means IKEA's business model depends on urban sprawl.
Which might be good for profits, but isn't good for cities.
The last couple of times I bought furniture I walked about 1.5 miles to the furniture shop, and had them deliver, so it's not like furniture shops require lots of parking to exist.
For that matter, my IKEA shopping is rarely for furniture, and when it is, I have them deliver.
Edit: now that I think about it, every time I bought furniture, I had them deliver. I've never owned a car big enough to carry a bed, couch, patio seating, and the like. Sure, flat pack helps, but I'm not going to buy a car based around the rare need to buy something big when I can pay for delivery.
