I guess my point is, given that we know that this strategy works, why aren't more Western cities' transport companies/departments copying that model? Why not tr

I guess my point is, given that we know that this strategy works, why aren't more Western cities' transport companies/departments copying that model? Why not trying to buy up or lease property in strategic locations and converting them into malls integrated with a metro/train station? In Tokyo you often find nearby malls connected to the station by underground walkways - I'm sure there's also a business model to be had where a percentage of revenue goes to the transport provider if they connect stations in that way.