Is Canada's first new, major enclosed shopping facility in 14 years 'Shoppertainment' or bad development?
"Upon hearing the mall is divided into six retail 'neighbourhoods,' distinguished largely by the colour and composition of flooring materials, [Chris Winter, co-chair of the Ontario Smart Growth Network] laughs. 'Part of the trouble is that most developers don't know the meaning of the word neighbourhood. It's not some re-creation in a shopping mall,' he says. 'Neighbourhoods have a mix of amenities and activities, including shopping. They're places where people feel comfortable walking to the various destinations. How many people will arrive at Vaughan Mills on foot?'
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
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