Originally Posted by
scottk
Just dreaming, but...
Would an enclosed shopping mall space that was converted into its own micro-community be something of value or desired by a younger crowd?
Convert/Build apartment style housing within the structure, but at the same time retain some specialty stores, entertainment, and dining choices? Maybe the addition of an urgent care, some form of daycare/childcare, throw in a FedEx Office style store for your online deliveries/returns and small business shipping needs. Individuals would basically, work, live, and play there. If you could not work within the facility, at least when you arrive home, you are not having to leave and drive to get groceries, dinner, etc.
Closest example I can think of something like this would be Branson Landing in Missouri that has retail shops, dining, and entertainment on the street level, but apartments/condos are built on the upper levels of the shops. Create an environment where a car isn't needed to facilitate daily needs.
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