Jason Marechal Speaks on the Future of Mall Redevelopment in BD+C
As today’s shopping malls navigate an uncertain future, many are exploring new avenues for economic growth and repurposing existing spaces. In the article “The mall of the future, driven by the teens of today,” Building Design + Construction (BD+C) explores how in-person mall experiences are shifting to align with Gen Alpha and Gen Z consumers, from sustainability-led shopping experiences to mixed-use anchoring beyond retail.
According to development services expert Jason Marechal, malls in some communities are being reenvisioned as potential urban villages. This is being achieved through phased redevelopment processes, often with residential redevelopment as the first critical step to reorient the space as mixed-use.
Indoor-outdoor experiences will also be a defining feature of the future of mall development, giving younger shoppers the freedom to move through the site with enhanced connectivity and opportunities.
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