Shopping mall

:For the traditional meaning of the word mall, see mall.

Legal issues

One controversial aspect of malls has been their effective displacement of traditional main streets. For obvious reasons, many consumers prefer malls — with their spacious parking garages, well-maintained walkways, and private security guards — over public streets, which often suffer from limited parking, poor maintenance, and limited police coverage.

Related Topics:
Main street - Security guard - Police

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In response, a few jurisdictions, notably California, have expanded the right of freedom of speech to ensure that speakers will be able to reach consumers who prefer to shop within the boundaries of privately owned malls. See Pruneyard Shopping Center.

Related Topics:
California - Freedom of speech - Pruneyard Shopping Center

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