Playtime and Progress: Tacoma Mall’s Family-Friendly Makeover
For generations, shopping malls were the beating heart of American community life. They were where teenagers became “mall rats,” where grandparents gathered for brisk indoor walks, and where everyone, from food-court regulars to window shoppers, found a sense of connection amid the hum of commerce and conversation.
In recent years, that pulse has changed. Online shopping, shifting retail trends, and the pandemic have all forced malls to evolve or risk fading into nostalgia. At Tacoma Mall, that evolution is well underway, breathing new life into what a mall can mean to a modern community…