The outdoor space and rides are part of what sets the retail complex apart from others.
The public has moved away from outdoor malls, and people continue to shop online more and more. So the challenge for developments like The Mountain Mile is to provide an experience that gets people to come in.
Even if people donât get on the thrill rides themselves, Greenwood said, a lot of them stop to watch other people try them out.
The outdoor area gives people a chance to sit outside and have a picnic or play games, and live music and restaurants can also draw people to the shops.