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The 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
by vanpeebles 9y ago
The 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.