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Triumph of the mall: how Victor Gruen’s grand urban vision became our suburban shopping reality

  • Written by Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland
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The holiday season is a time of merriment and joy, a time to gather with friends and family, when we’re encouraged to slow down and remember the simple things in life.

Ironically, it’s also when we spend hours in a car, driving to the mall for the sales and to spend those Christmas vouchers.

When it comes to mall irony,...

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