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anthonydyer
Seasoned Traveler
7 years ago

Introduce Strip Malls

I gotta share this funny idea I came up with today when I was in a parking lot after going grocery shopping. The game ought to implement strip malls. This strip mall will be an entire district with a bunch of lots and a large parking lot in the center as the common area. There can be food stalls and similar amenities. Don't forget grocery stores also. These strip malls are definitely a suburban staple. I also happened to be in another strip mall today and found some inspiration.

On a technical level, there probably would be 1 business per lot. Lots appropriate for this idea would be restaurants, libraries, lounges, spas, cafes, retail, and grocery (if implemented). The common area will be a parking lot. There can be food stalls, seating, and tables in the common area.
  • WrathfulAgony's avatar
    WrathfulAgony
    7 years ago
    I wonder if I'm the only one that took the thread name COMPLETELY out of context for a second.
  • anthonydyer's avatar
    anthonydyer
    Seasoned Traveler
    7 years ago
    This is what I had in mind. http://www.cuttyprotectionandsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/strip-malls.jpg
    http://www.cgarchitect.com/content/portfolioitems/2013/04/75210/LOGO_SMALL_cam04b_large.jpg
    http://ycsdraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/New_Strip_Center2.jpg
    http://images.uncyc.org/commons/b/b2/Strip-mall.jpg

    These pictures depict the shops all in one long building, but I think for the purpose of this game, each business should be on individual lots.

  • Movotti's avatar
    Movotti
    7 years ago
    Oh, so that's what a 'strip mall' is

    I thought they were like what we call an 'open air' mall.
    But instead, they're more like what get called a 'home maker centre' here.
  • anthonydyer's avatar
    anthonydyer
    Seasoned Traveler
    7 years ago
    "AHolyToilet;c-16574228" wrote:
    I wonder if I'm the only one that took the thread name COMPLETELY out of context for a second.


    "Movotti;c-16574237" wrote:
    Oh, so that's what a 'strip mall' is

    I thought they were like what we call an 'open air' mall.
    But instead, they're more like what get called a 'home maker centre' here.


    I guess I had that coming. They can also be called shopping plazas, but upon a quick search, it showed indoor shopping centers. I am looking for an outdoor shopping center. So yes, an open air mall.
  • Movotti's avatar
    Movotti
    7 years ago
    "Anthonydyer;c-16574298" wrote:
    "AHolyToilet;c-16574228" wrote:
    I wonder if I'm the only one that took the thread name COMPLETELY out of context for a second.


    "Movotti;c-16574237" wrote:
    Oh, so that's what a 'strip mall' is

    I thought they were like what we call an 'open air' mall.
    But instead, they're more like what get called a 'home maker centre' here.


    I guess I had that coming. They can also be called shopping plazas, but upon a quick search, it showed indoor shopping centers. I am looking for an outdoor shopping center. So yes, an open air mall.


    But an open air mall here, is two rows of shops facing each other across a paved area, there's no parking in an open air mall. :p


    Personally, I'd rather a 'main street' or 'high street' to be included.
    (It's a street, usually with parking on either side, with shops along it, sometimes they're closed off to traffic, becoming more like an open air mall.)

    I like the look of this one
    https://files.lsecities.net/files/2017/08/high-streets-for-all-event-banner-1024x410-1024x410.jpg


    Or this one, the bunting makes it cute
    https://images.theconversation.com/files/158921/original/image-20170301-5497-jw25n.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=754&fit=clip


    Or this one
    https://thaipecknewchapter.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/img_1408.jpg?w=760&h=508

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