@owenbjennings Exactly. We have the opportunity to shift this around for long term benefit to the city, the businesses and the residents.
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Replying to @BrianRoemmele
@BrianRoemmele Step 1 is shifting the tone from "dying" malls to an enormous opportunity for a local commerce renaissance3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @owenbjennings
@owenbjennings This modern mall would change the very fabric of society. A point of pride and each would have a unique mix of businesses.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @BrianRoemmele
@BrianRoemmele microcosms or reflections of their surroundings. What the corner store used to be 50 yrs ago (I assume)1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @owenbjennings
@owenbjennings Owen, so very true. Even the small town during the Italian Renaissance. These towns became destinations e.g.: Florence1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @BrianRoemmele
@BrianRoemmele it's not about buying x. It's about experiencing the entire ecosystem and interacting with others there.3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @owenbjennings
@owenbjennings My sincere wish that this empty space call the abandoned mall becomes a vibrant center of the world.pic.twitter.com/BqxeSq6ttU
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@BrianRoemmele@owenbjennings how do malls have same effect for would-be brick-and-mortar stores?2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @harryraymond
@harryraymond@owenbjennings Harry, there are ways to create a healthy & vibrant retail environment with a correct master plan & management1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @BrianRoemmele
@BrianRoemmele@owenbjennings I hope so. Worried more fundamental problems for malls: urbanization, ecommerce, decline of middle class.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
@harryraymond @owenbjennings Harry, fully agree. This decline is complex. But I think it worthy to make these spaces useful to new ideas.
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