In the case of malls, it probably comes down to how "open" they are. To your case, imagine a mall that takes half of the city center, is an integral part of ev

In the case of malls, it probably comes down to how "open" they are. To your case, imagine a mall that takes half of the city center, is an integral part of everyone's life and was permitted on the ground that it would be a true "third place" for the residents to hang out, which is why it includes structures and areas dedicated to community events and such. That kind of mall can't be ran like a pure private business that has no accountability outside of its shareholders. There's a balance to strike of course, but if the hooligans have most residents' support, allowing them in would be a decent choice.