How BIGMallrat Rates Malls

Malls are rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest. Similar to figure skating, all shopping malls start with with a 10 score and deductions can be made for the following categories.

Mall Size

Architectural Appearance

Services

•	Small (-599,999 sq. ft.): -1
•	Average (600,000-999,999 sq. ft.): -0.5
•	Large (+1,000,000. sq. ft.): No deduction

•	Dated: -1
•	Average: -0.5
•	Chic: No deduction

Services include printed mall directories, security, community rooms, information booths, stroller rentals, free shopping bags, and more.

•	0-1: -1
•	2-4: Mainstream: -0.5
•	5+: No deduction

Occupancy

Stores

Uniqueness

•	Ghost town: -1
•	Average: -0.5
•	Bursting at the seams!: No deduction

•	Discount or numerous tchotcke stores: -1
•	Mainstream or those found at most malls: -0.5
•	Upscale or unique to area: No deduction

•	Run-of-the-mill: -1
•	Nice, but nothing to write home about: -0.5
•	One-of-a-kind gem: No deduction

Cleanliness

Store Quality

Personal Opinion

•	Truck stop: -1
•	Average: -0.5
•	Hospital clean: No deduction

•	Sub-standard: -1
•	Standard: -0.5
•	Flagship: No deduction

Additional deductions or bonus points for reasons deemed appropriate by the evaluators.

Parking

Location

•	Parking Jihad!: -1
•	Average: -0.5
•	Front row!: No deduction

How convenient the mall is to freeways and public transportation.

•	Bring a map, compass, and provisions: -1
•	Not too bad: -0.5
•	Very convenient: No deduction

10 score is best!

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