Irrational exuberance is a thing of the past
This might not come as a huge surprise, but “irrational exuberance” is unlikely to be on prominent display. What have, in the past, been lavish spending habits of RECon attendees have been diminished in recent years, and I think the 2012 event will be no exception.
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New Jersey-area malls go solar
Chicago-based General Growth Properties is taking steps toward reducing the carbon footprint of four New Jersey-area malls by outfitting them with state-of-the-art solar panels.
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Summer Light Spectacular
At Westfield San Francisco Centre, a nightly light show projected onto the mall’s iconic dome is expected to be a huge draw. The center, owned by Westfield, will be showcasing a one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular, called The Heart of San Francisco, which will run nightly on Level 4 Under the Dome from June 15 through July 31.
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Regional malls alive and kicking
That’s not a bad headline leading into RECon 2012 next week in Las Vegas. Not that I can take credit for the verbiage; “Regional malls alive and kicking” is a report issued Tuesday by SNL Real Estate, Charlottesville, Va.
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CBL and Horizon Group break ground on The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta
CBL & Associates Properties and Horizon Group Properties announced that construction will begin immediately on a new outlet center in Woodstock, Ga.
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