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I am not a mall lover; actually avoid them whenever I can, and so glad to be over the phase where I had to drop off teenagers there and pick them up again! That being said, I visited Haywood Mall for the first time a couple of weeks ago, other than goint into Sears with my husband and son to look at appliances. I have to say, the interior is actually very attractive and pleasant; don't know why anyone would say it was tired looking.
The exterior IS tired looking and THAT is where the money should have been spent. The interior had been renovated not that long ago. Except for the Belk changes now underway, the exterior hasn't changed since it opened. And the Belk changes don't match the
Actually Simon should have used this opportunity to partner with the city to re-position the mall to a density and offering that was presented in the Haywood Master Plan to city did years ago. Instead they are just fine milking it for cash.
The exterior IS tired looking and THAT is where the money should have been spent. The interior had been renovated not that long ago. Except for the Belk changes now underway, the exterior hasn't changed since it opened. And the Belk changes don't match the
Actually Simon should have used this opportunity to partner with the city to re-position the mall to a density and offering that was presented in the Haywood Master Plan to city did years ago. Instead they are just fine milking it for cash.
There have been changes to the exterior mall entrances over the years including the wood and stone look now.
I agree about Belk. I realize that is Belk's new exterior prototype but it clashes with the rest of the mall. It looks cheap IMO and doesn't tie in with the rest of the mall. That's what I feared if everyone started tinkering with their exteriors (bad to worse) using stucco and painting over brick etc. Glad it's on the back of the mall.
There have been changes to the exterior mall entrances over the years including the wood and stone look now.
I agree about Belk. I realize that is Belk's new exterior prototype but it clashes with the rest of the mall. It looks cheap IMO and doesn't tie in with the rest of the mall. That's what I feared if everyone started tinkering with their exteriors (bad to worse) using stucco and painting over brick etc. Glad it's on the back of the mall.
I think all the anchors are going to do exteriors remodelings. Belk was just first. Maybe theyll all match in the end.
There have been changes to the exterior mall entrances over the years including the wood and stone look now.
I agree about Belk. I realize that is Belk's new exterior prototype but it clashes with the rest of the mall. It looks cheap IMO and doesn't tie in with the rest of the mall. That's what I feared if everyone started tinkering with their exteriors (bad to worse) using stucco and painting over brick etc. Glad it's on the back of the mall.
I have not seen the Belk store recently. If it is the same design that recently opened at Bridge Street in Huntsville, Al., I will agree it is cheap looking and out of place because frankly it looks like a 'big box' design rather than a true department store design which usually shows some degree of classicism and/or contemporary elements.
(but then I hate to see shopping carts in department stores as well)
I agree with earlier post, the play ground needs updating. Yes, it's amazing with all the wear and tear of young children it's lasted this long, but parts and pieces are starting to go missing / break off on some of the equipment and fade. Surprised I haven't heard of a kid getting their toes scrapped in the caterpillar that's showing holes on the thicker surface finish. Time for an update on this area. Great place for the kids to burn off some energy otherwise.
I agree with earlier post, the play ground needs updating. Yes, it's amazing with all the wear and tear of young children it's lasted this long, but parts and pieces are starting to go missing / break off on some of the equipment and fade. Surprised I haven't heard of a kid getting their toes scrapped in the caterpillar that's showing holes on the thicker surface finish. Time for an update on this area. Great place for the kids to burn off some energy otherwise.
Indoor playgrounds are good if they remain attractive, safe, and kept up. Unfortunately, costs incurred for maintenance and upkeep of playgrounds have increased to the point businesses including quick service restaurants have removed them.
I have not seen the Belk store recently. If it is the same design that recently opened at Bridge Street in Huntsville, Al., I will agree it is cheap looking and out of place because frankly it looks like a 'big box' design rather than a true department store design which usually shows some degree of classicism and/or contemporary elements.
(but then I hate to see shopping carts in department stores as well)
Yes, same design look as Bridge Street.
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Indoor playgrounds are good if they remain attractive, safe, and kept up. Unfortunately, costs incurred for maintenance and upkeep of playgrounds have increased to the point businesses including quick service restaurants have removed them.
It's not the cost of maintenance and upkeep that is causing fast food chains to remove playgrounds - it's the cost of lawsuits.
It's not the cost of maintenance and upkeep that is causing fast food chains to remove playgrounds - it's the cost of lawsuits.
How many of those lawsuits claim injury resulting from lack of or improper maintenance and upkeep of playgrounds?
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