Malls should transform into upper levels for residences and lower levels for businesses and relaxation. landscape all the parking down to a decent size business parking for those in the mall and separate parkign for residents.

no reason failing malls cannot be remade into such. It has been done and no reason they cannot be a hub for such.

but as mass transportation and cars whacked mom&pop stores so the internet reduces the needs for boutique type stores and small chain merchandise oriented stores.