As AI, automation and robotics continue to evolve, a new use for struggling malls and closed big box stores is emerging in the real estate market. The large spaces have the potential to be transformed into small-scale data centers that can bring computing power close to internet-connected, automated devices such as industrial equipment, medical devices, and self-driving cars, ensuring that data is sent and received instantaneously. The trend is just starting to gain notice as

Walkable neighborhoods are often seen as desirable places to live, offering the convenience of strolling to a nearby grocery store, restaurant, or park while keeping auto traffic to a minimum. Not only do walkable neighborhoods help reduce carbon emissions, they also offer health benefits for residents. One concept for walkable neighborhoods is the “15-minute city.” This is an urban planning model where everything residents need in their daily life can be accessed within a 15