mini-mall
Small retail cluster
A mini-mall is a small shopping center, typically a single building or strip of connected storefronts sharing a parking lot.
Unlike larger malls, mini-malls lack enclosed walkways and anchor department stores—they're modest clusters of convenience stores, nail salons, dry cleaners, and fast-food spots: There's a good taco place in that mini-mall on the corner.
Public open square
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- fast-foodRapidly prepared meals
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
commuter · car-centric · outskirts · subdivision · intersection · traffic-light · big-box · cookie-cutter
Self-service clothes-washing business
- dry-cleanerChemical garment cleaner
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- fast-foodRapidly prepared meals
Retail facade facing street
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- shopperOne who purchases goods
- cashierTill operator
- checkoutPayment completion process
merchandise · sale · discount · clearance · inventory · vendor · franchise · purchase
Offering everything needed
- accessibleAble to be reached
- nearbyAt small distance
- localOf this area
- parkingLeaving a vehicle temporarily
essentials · errands · walk-in · groceries · handy · service-oriented · time-saving · everyday
Temporary use contract
- tenantsProperty renters
- landlordProperty owner renting out
- zoningSectioning areas by use
- developmentProgress toward maturity
commercial · redevelopment · buildout · footprint · facade · vacancy · rent · anchor
plaza
Public open square
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- fast-foodRapidly prepared meals
sprawl · commuter · car-centric · outskirts · subdivision · intersection · traffic-light · big-box · cookie-cutter · cul-de-sac
laundromat
Self-service clothes-washing business
- dry-cleanerChemical garment cleaner
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
storefront
Retail facade facing street
checkout · merchandise · sale · discount · clearance · inventory · vendor · franchise · purchase · transaction
one-stop
Offering everything needed
- accessibleAble to be reached
- nearbyAt small distance
- localOf this area
parking · essentials · errands · walk-in · groceries · handy · service-oriented · time-saving · everyday · neighborhood
lease
Temporary use contract
development · commercial · redevelopment · buildout · footprint · facade · vacancy · rent · anchor · corridor
mini-mallMall of America
Minnesota's colossal retail complex
megamall · shopping mall · galleria · shopping center · shopping complex