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Malls have roughly the same function as "main streets" do in European towns - a relatively neutral public space - and I suspect the worry for their demise is la
by mseebach 9y ago
Malls have roughly the same function as "main streets" do in European towns - a relatively neutral public space - and I suspect the worry for their demise is largely the same as the worry for the demise of the main street in Europe.
- vanpeebles 9y agoThe difference with malls is they are private businesses (and private property) so there are many restrictions to what the public could otherwise lawfully do on a Main Street (parades, festivals or demonstrations) - that is without express permission from the property owner.
- distances 9y agoPlus, cities are thriving so main streets are not going anywhere -- the shops probably change to reflect the online shopping trends though. More cafés, definitely. Small town main streets are going away sure, but those towns are slowly emptying anyway.
- Karliss 9y agoOrganizing a parade or festival on main street would also require a permit from City.