[drummer]

Malls can work if they have everyday things in them that people need. I've mentioned it before, but in Asia many of the malls have office supply stores, clothing, banks, restaurants, government offices, tutor centers for kids, gyms, etc., etc., etc.... Some have large or small convention spaces, hotels, office buildings, etc., attached to them as well.

Can't just be the typical suburban mall solution. Transit connectivity and mixed-use density helps also, of course.