Sad to see the malls in North America in decline. What if they were to incorporate residential space.. either over the malls, or attached.. then they would have built-in shoppers.. and also all the business from those visiting the residents. The assured income from the residential tenants.. would allow store tenants to be able to rent at a lower cost.. so more every day type of stores could come in. Have never seen such an arrangement.. but it might be worth a consider, before letting everthing close down. I think I would be pleased to find housing attached to a mall, especially when I become a senior. Would be nice to find groceries etc, without falling on ice.