The Boulevard Mall: "Bearly" Open (RIP)

Step into the melancholic ambiance of the Boulevard Mall on Niagara Falls Boulevard near Buffalo New York, a once-thriving retail hub that now stands as a testament to changing times. Join us on a poignant exploration of the fading glory of this once-bustling shopping center.
As we walk through the echoing corridors, we'll witness the remnants of a bygone era - vacant storefronts that once housed vibrant shops, now silent witnesses to the changing retail landscape. The fading signs of once-popular brands tell a story of economic shifts and evolving consumer preferences.
This video isn't just a somber look at a dying mall; it's an opportunity to reflect on the broader trends shaping our retail landscape. Join us in acknowledging the ebb and flow of commerce, the nostalgia of what once was, and the potential for transformation in the face of changing times. Hit play to embark on a journey through the poignant corridors of the fading Boulevard Mall.

[@christrojak9951]

Love the commentary on the idea of third spaces, never heard that before, very interesting and well done, thank you. I wonder if anyone ever used that hurricane simulator you went by? $2 to get air blown at you i imagine? Never saw one of those before. I lived in Florida for a bit so i already have that experience. Great video thank you, I hope that you do some more

[@Tmuttgaming]

I used to shop there all the time. I remember when that place was really busy. Sad to see it so empty.

[@AmayaThePharomachrus]

This mall had a carousel in the food court too bad it's gone now, Thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods!

[@re-sampled]

I grew up right around the corner from this mall, sad to see it on the path to closure. Great video !

[@nathanhenderson353]

Some over on the discord group I'm apart of have started to use the term 'Mallicide' in regards to how malls that were otherwise perfectly healthy are/were basically forced to shut down because of efforts to redevelop them. By not allowing leases to be renewed, you are basically killing your property. I can't help but this mall and Eastern Hills are good examples of this in action.

[@TheGoblina]

Definitely can see how lease non-renewal plays into the premature death of some malls, I do think that one aspect of that decision is usually structural and relates to insurance coverage for if the building is leaking/rotting. At a certain point it’s more cost effective to close down wings of the mall so they can be demolished and the way to get long term tenants out is through non-renewal of leasing. There might still be a demand by consumers to have a location be useable to shop in but if the property owner doesn’t want to repair a building it’s easier for them to close something than get the building to an acceptable standard/be insured. Mallicide is a good term for it!