Originally Posted by
canuck
ghettopalmetto/ Well that is what puzzles me. I can't fathom the attraction of suburban malls. I go to Fairview Mall near where I live and a bunch of strip malls but don't shop downtown as much as I used to. I am more attracted to street retail because as you point out, nothing feels forced. I do think that there needs to be some major players to effect a transformation in Detroit though. There is plenty of potential in rehabbing quality buildings to attract retail. The fear of failure has to cease, and for that to happen, people have to look and count the good things that have happened. I am not a big fan of hugeness but some urban construction has to be big. The convention reno is a good thing for the future and it seems to be well thought out. The casinos are important and the new ballpark is well done. So, the point is that Detroit is working toward more success stories, the kind that americans used to tell, the kind that people dont tire of. The more of this success comes Detroit's way, the better the city will be able to rebound. So, if some big dude comes along with a good idea, and the bucks to bring in a mall with some new ideas, I welcome it.