According to a nationwide survey, 61% of Americans wish shopping malls would make a comeback. 1 in 4 Americans say there are not enough stores in their area but there is an undeniable charm to shopping at malls.

Americans love shopping at malls

• Favorite parts of shopping at a mall: Convenience, window shopping, getting food, socializing, and department stores 
• 40% of Americans wish a mall would open in their area 
• 1 in 10 say mall closures have impacted their social life 

More than two thirds of Americans live within an hour of an abandoned shopping mall and many want to see something done with that prime real estate. Some of the ideas for repurposing old malls include turning them into parks, community centers, living spaces and providing space for other businesses and retail shops. 

Take a look at the full report .

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