Converting old malls into a housing community is an interesting concept. I always think I'd like a little more space between me and my neighbors, but I can also see the pros such as housing for homeless people and those with mobility issues. What do you think?

Converting old malls into a housing community is an interesting concept. I always think I'd like a little more space between me and my neighbors, but I can also see the pros such as housing for homeless people and those with mobility issues. What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1GIF6VNipE&list=WL&index=8

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With your background in architecture, did you know about this? Someone in the comments on the YT vid mentioned how the inventor of malls came to hate them. I found that fascinating and had to look it up.

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With your background in architecture, did you know about this? Someone in the comments on the YT vid mentioned how the inventor of malls came to hate them. I found that fascinating and had to look it up. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/jun/24/bastard-developments-inventor-world-first-shopping-mall-denounced

My thoughts are: weird, cool

Definitely see the value of a remodel in a denser urban context like providence. The mall itself was probably not as sprawling as suburban lots, lending itself better to a residential component. 

Truly suburban malls though, it’s wasteful, but I feel like clearing the site and building back a multiuse development project wouldn’t provide everyone with more effective space.