CNN —
American malls were never dead. The decades-old design just needed to be revisited.
Malls were once home to major department stores, until the convenience of e-commerce drew shoppers away and led to closures. But consumers are most enticed by value and the immediate reward of shopping, prompting some developers to completely revamp the retail experience. They’re reconfiguring malls so consumers can live within steps of their favorite shopping or dining spots.
The “live, work, play” mixed-use model — which combines apartment units, fitness clubs, hotels, medical centers, office units, restaurants and retail
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