This is a Main Street in the USA. Not a Hollywood set, but, a Main Street.

Now, it is possible that every Main Street can contain the same exact stores or type of stores found in the Shopping Mall.  I think there is a basic understanding about that.

But, think for a minute.  About the WASTED SPACE in a mall.

Lots and lots of wasted space. 

It would be like putting a dome over the Main Street and calling it progress or an improvement. 

Now, think about the ENERGY it would take to keep that dome warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

What is more energy efficient, Main Street or a Shopping Mall?

I just love those trees, don't you?