Although some shopping malls are in need of recycling or major remodeling the vast majority--82 percent--are doing quite well, thank you, according to a recent study. Nevertheless, developers are already beginning to stake out a new course for the design of these complexes.
"Hybrid malls" are perhaps the hottest concept in the industry. They are an attempt to combine large enclosed malls with an outdoor urban streetscape retail entertainment component, with such attractions as cinemas, ice rinks, children’s playschemes, and themed restaurants. The International Council of Shopping Centers, based in New York, is calling this trend "the first major shift in regional mall structure since 1956". In other words, since Southdale Center in Edina, Minn, became the first fully enclosed, climate-controlled mall with competing anchor stores. The appearance of the hybrid mall is a sure sign that retailers realize that some shoppers have grown indoor malls. &
A. The concept was originated by The International Council of Shopping Centers.
B. The concept puts more emphasis on outdoor experiences than indoor shopping.
C. It is popular with the developers of the malls in need of recycling or remodeling.
D. It provides a combined experience of indoor shopping and outdoor entertainment.
Although some shopping malls are in need of recycling or major remodeling the vast majority--82 percent--are doing quite well, thank you, according to a recent study. Nevertheless, developers are already beginning to stake out a new course for the design of these complexes.
"Hybrid malls" are perhaps the hottest concept in the industry. They are an attempt to combine large enclosed malls with an outdoor urban streetscape retail entertainment component, with such attractions as cinemas, ice rinks, children’s playschemes, and themed restaurants. The International Council of Shopping Centers, based in New York, is calling this trend "the first major shift in regional mall structure since 1956". In other words, since Southdale Center in Edina, Minn, became the first fully enclosed, climate-controlled mall with competing anchor stores. The appearance of the hybrid mall is a sure sign that retailers realize that some shoppers have grown indoor malls. &
A. inspires the concept of hybrid mall
B. is the first shift in mall structure
C. provides only indoor shopping
D. has been popular since 1956
Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called "mall rats". Mall rats shop until they drop in the hundreds of stores under one rood.
People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have police stations of private security guards. Parking is usually free, and the weather inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees.
The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It covers 4.2 mil- lion square feet. It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a seven-acre park! There are park- ing spaces for 2,750 cars. About 750,000 people shop there every week.
The first indoor mall in the United States was built in 1965 in Edina, Minnesota. People like doing all their shopping in one place. More malls were built around the country. Now, malls are like town centers where people come to do many things, th
A. 350
B. 2750
C. 7500
D. 1965
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