Malls Aren't Dying, They're Thriving

Re:Malls Aren't Dying, They're Thriving by jdonaldson on Monday June 08, 2015 @09:18PM (#9683538)

There's a pretty close parallel here with American libraries. Conventional libraries suffered in the transition to online information/book sources. But, they've become a great community gathering place, especially for kids. I've seen evidence that malls are headed this direction with the increasing size of their indoor play areas, etc.

The stores can come and go, but I think the folks running the mall properties will figure out what to do to stay a viable destination for large numbers of people.

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Re:Malls Aren't Dying, They're Thriving by bane on Monday June 08, 2015 @09:43PM (#9683626)

I agree. The local libraries around me have been undergoing a steady transformation into resource-rich study centers for school-aged kids to college kids. On-line degree programs also seem to attract loads of people looking for quiet places with reference sections to study.

My county system also has a robust e-book, book-on-tape on-line check-out system, community activities (kids Minecraft club, adult retrogaming Saturdays, book club guest speakers, puppet shows, etc.) The library system in my county is actually growing due to so many people using them. They've become true community centers and I personally find it a beautiful thing.

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Re:Malls Aren't Dying, They're Thriving by ZanyProgrammer on Tuesday June 09, 2015 @01:29PM (#9687270)

I pity the poor people who simply want dead tree books to read.

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