April 24, 2025

Malls Will Look a Lot More Like Micro-Cities

In a recent feature by the SDBJ, RDC Senior Studio Director Derek Heeb shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of retail spaces and how malls are transforming into micro-cities that integrate residential, entertainment, and community spaces to create vibrant, multifunctional environments.

“But a community needs all uses, not just the purchasing and dining that are traditional offerings at the mall” says Heeb.

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