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By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Planning ; (1772) 6 June 2008, 16-17(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Article looks at the development of out-of-town regional shopping centres (RSCs) and argues that they have long been drivers of economic growth and regeneration and that they could become focal points for the development of sustainable mixed-use communities. Examples are drawn from RSCs including the MetroCentre (Newcastle) and Braehead (Glasgow).

Article looks at the development of out-of-town regional shopping centres (RSCs) and argues that they have long been drivers of economic growth and regeneration and that they could become focal points for the development of sustainable mixed-use communities. Examples are drawn from RSCs including the MetroCentre (Newcastle) and Braehead (Glasgow).