transformation of retail centre under the new economic/urban paradigm

Abstract

Retail centers are widely spread across the world, and are hotspots that attract different demographics to spend quality time, perform all kinds of activities, or to perform all kinds of purchases. Retail centers simulates the complexity and vitality of a city center without the noise, dirt, and confusion. Retail centres were introduced not only as shopping environment, but also as public spaces that permit access to all members of the community. As we know dozens of retail centres have been closed down in the past few years because of fast growth in the sector of e-commerce and this retail centres are converting into office spaces. Due to the increment of ecommerce sector the convenience of buying and selling any product from house become possible without wasting time but being much involved in the ecommerce sector we as a buyer losing the essence of togetherness and social interaction within the people is decreasing drastically day by day and as a seller the essence of exchanging ideas, learning being in one platform is also decreasing.