'Alls' -- America's New Malls
The conventional enclosed mall is in decline as developers around the nation replace it with a new retail attraction that aims to recreate the atmosphere of a vibrant downtown.
"Developers are tearing down or reconfiguring covered malls from Raleigh, N.C., to Columbus, Ohio, making room for outdoor centers that mix traditional retailers with big-box stores, high-density housing, stadium-style theaters, grocery stores and restaurants...'These days, you either go for the experience, like the Grove, or you go to Wal-Mart for the discount,' said urban planner William Fulton, a senior scholar at the USC School of Policy, Planning and Development."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
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Published on Thursday, June 3, 2004 in
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