The Mall Goes Outdoors
7 April 2005 - 8:00am
Q: When is a street not really a street? A: When it's a lifestyle center.
It looks like a bustling city street...but is it a mall in disguise? Hint: look for the posted code of conduct.
The latest rendition of the mall heads outdoors and embraces a theme of urbanism--adding plazas, sidealks, and street parking to the mix of shops. While many enjoy the urban ambience, "there's something a bit unhealthy about faux public places designed to attract rich people and make them feel comfortable" warns Andrew Blum.
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The Mall Goes Undercover
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Slate, April 6, 2005
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