The De-Malling of America

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• michael layne wrote on June 08, 2008, 09:42AM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  Interesting article. with the cost of gas topping over $4 per gallon, people will want to live closer to where they work, learn, shop and entertain. What this national has been unable to do through zoning, a new, more sustainable and environmentally friendly, paradigm is being created based on rising energy costs. Benefits of this change in development model will include a greater sense of community and a more manageable and pleasurable lifestyle for baby boomers and their parents,

• Mark Eden wrote on June 10, 2008, 04:46PM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  This is excellent news. Anything that can be done to reverse the development of malls and stripmall suburbia is a good initiative. We need sustainable, mixed use communities, in which owning a car is an expensive luxury, and where one lives best by walking, cycling, and through excellent public transit.

• James wrote on June 30, 2008, 10:00PM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  What are the dozen or so projects around the country? I'd like to learn more.

• Economist wrote on July 12, 2008, 10:19AM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  Nice idea, but a little more rational numbers, please. How much retail sales were done in big boxes and malls vs. these idealistic alternatives? How much in public subsidies are put towards various downtown infrastructure and marketing?

• Lori Dean wrote on September 07, 2008, 07:28PM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  I live near such a community,...but the housing is VERY expensive,strickly for those who want ot save the earth......???? At 1.2 million for a 2000 square foot town house, what's up with that? Noise, crowds,planned,groomed "forests"...So, Yes..I would love to find out more about the other communities...are they doable for the average Joe??? In Columbus, Ohio, that kind of living is out for most of us. Any thoughts?? Kindly, Lori

• Will wrote on September 25, 2008, 10:32AM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  This was an excellent article

• Ilana wrote on November 07, 2008, 11:11AM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  I was born in a city, grew up in the suburbs, and dreamed of living in the oountry. Instead, I landed in a small town where I could walk to everything I might want or need, and developed close friendships in a community that treats me like family. This is the healthiest, happiest, most environmentally friendly lifestyle I could ever imagine! The trends described in this article will be a blessing to everyone!

• John Zeiger wrote on November 08, 2008, 12:01PM : Flag this comment as inappropriate

  I think this article is overly optumistic. Even if covered malls are losing ground, strip malls, which are worse for the environment, definately are not. The solution is not to hope that the economic situation will make everything better;instead, we need new regulations, incentives, and mass transport to decrease sprawl and car exhaust and encourage downtowns.