July 25, 2025|Press
How malls like the Houston Galleria and King of Prussia have survived through the decades by fashioning themselves as lifestyle destinations
By: Gabriela Barkho
Jason Brooks, shareholder at Buchalter and member of the Real Estate Practice Group, said shopping and entertainment centers like Southern California’s The Grove or the Houston Galleria have managed to stay relevant. They’ve even received shoutouts in pop culture and adapting to changing shopping habits throughout the decades. That’s something many malls across the country have struggled to do.
Brooks also pointed to dining and entertainment becoming a bigger piece of the puzzle. Basic food courts mainstays such as chains Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen won’t cut it at these higher-end lifestyle centers, he added. “A lot of the great malls now have quality dining options,” Brooks said.
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