Set the Scene
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of revitalizing malls. Please take a moment to think about and discuss the following questions:
- Have you ever visited a mall that was almost empty or had many closed stores? How did it make you feel?
- What do you think could be done to revitalize or repurpose old malls to make them more attractive and useful to the community?
- Would you consider living in a residential unit within a repurposed mall? What are some pros and cons that come to mind?
- How do you think the rise of online shopping has affected the traditional mall experience, and what can be done to adapt to this change?
- What role do you think malls can play in creating sustainable and vibrant communities, and how can they be redesigned to achieve this goal?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction
Take a look at the featured image:
What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please discuss your thoughts and predictions with your partner or group.
Introduction
Read the introduction to the activity and get a sense of what the topic is about. The introduction provides an overview of the issue of vacant malls in the US and how they are being repurposed into mixed-use developments, including residential units.
Video Engagement
Watch the video associated with the activity: How Shopping Malls Are Being Transformed Into Apartments In The U.S.
Pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions with your partner or group:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What are some of the benefits of repurposing malls into mixed-use developments, and how can they contribute to creating sustainable communities?
- Pause at 4:00 minutes: What are some of the challenges faced by residents living in repurposed malls, and how can they be addressed through innovative design and planning?
- Pause at 6:00 minutes: How can the repurposing of malls into residential units help address the housing deficit in the US, and what are some potential drawbacks to this approach?
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