There would be both advantages and disadvantages to having a shopping center built in our neighborhood. One big advantage would be the convenience. I would like to have all those stores close to my home. In addition, shopping would be much easier and faster because I wouldn't have to drive far to get to the stores.
A shopping center would mean more choices, because there would be more stores selling different products. We might get a movie theater too, because so many shopping centers these days have movie theaters nearby. Most shopping centers also have restaurants and food courts. That means there would be a great variety of places to eat in our area.
Having a shopping center built in the neighborhood would also mean more job opportunities for the community. Initially, these jobs would be for building the center, but later, there would be many jobs in the stores, theaters, and food establishments.
Of course, there would be some disadvantages too. Probably the biggest problem would be the heavy traffic near the mall. A lot of people would come to the shopping center. They’d drive through our neighborhood to get to it. In addition, if there are not enough parking spaces at the shopping center, people might try to park in the local neighborhoods.
A shopping center might also bring more crime into our neighborhood. Parking lots after dark are a risk for people with money. The shopping center might also become a place where unruly teenagers would gather. This could lead to all sorts of trouble. Our town would need a community center for the teens to go to.
To conclude, I think my neighborhood should support having a shopping center built here. It would bring more variety to our town and it will also give us the opportunity to enjoy movie theaters and restaurants, and it will bring more jobs into the area. |