[MrB]

Around here, I’ve seen a progression happen with malls, over and over again.

A nice new mall opens. Nice stores, nice environment, even events happening on weekends.

Then, the “yoots” start hanging out in the mall. They’re loud, obnoxious, and make the whole experience undesirable. Plus, I’m sure that the theft rate goes way up.

Stores start to close, and eventually, the mall is empty.
I know of at least 3 during my time of residence here that have followed this progression.

The only one that has headed it off has instituted some rules about teens without adults during certain hours, and has really good security ($$). Of course, the rules spawned cries of “racism”, etc. But the mall is still open.

[Beagle8U]

If I were going to build a store or mall, I would make sure that it didn't have city bus service and was beyond walking distance from the inner city!

I would also refuse food stamps and wic cards.