The future of malls? It’s all about adapting to their surrounding communities


The future of malls? It’s all about adapting to their surrounding communities


Are indoor shopping malls dying? Not necessarily.

Yes, there are several sprawling indoor malls that are dotted with empty storefronts. Construction crews have demolished several others. Still others have been converted to distribution centers or outdoor lifestyle centers.

But other indoor malls are thriving. And they’re largely doing this by providing what their surrounding communities want.

This might mean bringing in high-tech bowling alleys, pickleball courts and indoor miniature golf centers. Or it might mean luring local and regional restaurant chains to boost their food court offerings. It might even mean bringing in Tesla and other luxury car dealerships that let shoppers test-drive vehicles that they have long dreamt of buying...


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RSK: Housing may not work for every mall but maybe warehousing, schools clinics on and on. You need to find the pulse of the general neighborhood.

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