tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post2805282950903128373..comments2024-03-28T09:53:28.383-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: [UPDATE] Mall of Georgia and Surrounding Areas Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-41053325294586330782022-06-28T11:56:41.004-04:002022-06-28T11:56:41.004-04:00To Ham & Richard's point, correct, the ret...To Ham & Richard's point, correct, the retailing environment has changed drastically with e-commerce since MOG was opened roughly 22 years ago as probably the last stand-alone mega mall in the state. The demand for such a vast tract of retail space does not exist anymore in the current environment and is better off if vacant areas are re-purposed to attract more diverse businesses. Simon could re-imagine of the property to become office space like Northlake has done with Emory Healthcare having recently signed a lease and taken over the former Sears and Kohl's wing (albeit rather slowly).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-61826754605509602142022-06-21T22:58:01.414-04:002022-06-21T22:58:01.414-04:00Sure ….Sure ….Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-18188270804899629222022-06-10T16:18:15.448-04:002022-06-10T16:18:15.448-04:00We live in Lawrenceville, so we go up there pretty...We live in Lawrenceville, so we go up there pretty often. Take the kids to the water fountains and the outdoor playground in front of the mall. I'm glad they're adding more in the area. Having more options on our side of town is always great to hear.Skrybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296755145817289496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-29161319744074378272022-06-10T11:31:36.842-04:002022-06-10T11:31:36.842-04:00100%, Ham. It's really bad for our communities...100%, Ham. It's really bad for our communities to keep abandoning existing centers and building a shiny new toy all of the time. While it may seem impossible, it's entirely possible that MOG could be the next Gwinett Place in 10-20 years. Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-62476649529781033582022-06-09T12:45:27.251-04:002022-06-09T12:45:27.251-04:00I went there not long after it open just to see wh...I went there not long after it open just to see what all the fuss was about. At the time it seemed nice, but no reason to go back. My favorite OTP mall is Perimeter. <br /><br />I do wonder about the level of planning in Gwinnett and the outer burbs as a whole. You mentioned closed spaces and at the same time new construction. I realize not all locations are a good fit for ever new business, but I think we could do better. Like a lot of places OTP it is often easier and faster to build new, but then they end up with lots of half empty shopping centers. This is good for the developers, but bad for the communities. Hamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-60068277364479260882022-06-09T09:33:26.761-04:002022-06-09T09:33:26.761-04:00The last time I visited Mall of Georgia was in Dec...The last time I visited Mall of Georgia was in Dec 2021. I would go more often but it's a 25 mile drive on 85 and I don't feel like dealing with the drive. I think it is definitely the best mall in the Atlanta area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com