Lifestyle centers have been a growing trend in American suburbs for several decades. Dave Amos of City Beautiful looks at how they stack up to the traditional Main Street and shopping mall. Redmond Town Center also gets a mention in the video.

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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.