26 min
The changing face of malls: the rise, fall and future Changing Places
-
- Arts
What is the future of shopping malls? Since their creation in the mid-1950s, they have had many lives -- from concert venues for pop stars in the 1980s to schools and medical facilities in the 21st century. However, as our world continues to evolve, so have our relationships with one of the biggest physical spaces where the desires of the consumer and retailer collide in a symphony of commerce.
As every aspect of life enters a new reality, it’s time to re-examine our relationships with the shopping mall...and what it means for our communities, our local economies, and the future of retail...
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the future of shopping malls? Since their creation in the mid-1950s, they have had many lives -- from concert venues for pop stars in the 1980s to schools and medical facilities in the 21st century. However, as our world continues to evolve, so have our relationships with one of the biggest physical spaces where the desires of the consumer and retailer collide in a symphony of commerce.
As every aspect of life enters a new reality, it’s time to re-examine our relationships with the shopping mall...and what it means for our communities, our local economies, and the future of retail...
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 min