The WalMart scenerio!  "Progress" is a dual-edged sword.  If we really want a mega-mall, it seems we've gotta sacrifice the neighborhood's  Mom & Pop general store & coffee shops.  They just won't coexist.

However, stop and consider how many sites you'll still hit daily - - after ten years. 

IMHO Rendo has truly done a better job than most in successfully growing the shopping center without paving over the parks.