Sprawl And The Mall

Is Canada's first new, major enclosed shopping facility in 14 years 'Shoppertainment' or bad development?

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October 30, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Upon hearing the mall is divided into six retail 'neighbourhoods,' distinguished largely by the colour and composition of flooring materials, [Chris Winter, co-chair of the Ontario Smart Growth Network] laughs. 'Part of the trouble is that most developers don't know the meaning of the word neighbourhood. It's not some re-creation in a shopping mall,' he says. 'Neighbourhoods have a mix of amenities and activities, including shopping. They're places where people feel comfortable walking to the various destinations. How many people will arrive at Vaughan Mills on foot?'

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Mall versus sprawl

Saturday, October 30, 2004 in The Globe and Mail

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