I live just outside the subburbs of a city with a metro population of 3.3 million. I am always hearing about some new Mall-Mart (intentional spelling) opening up in less gaudy sections of the area, or how the city asked the people whether they wanted it or not. It seems to be a pretty big issue, letting go of the spaced residential quality of the surrounding cities and allowing the shopping centers in all in order to gain a little cheap convenience. It doesn't do much for the neighborhood, but it is nice not to have to go so far for whatever you might need. The one being debated about a couple of miles from my house got turned down, but there is another one that sprung up about fifteen minutes away. That is close enough for me.