Just in case you're stuck on a strip center adaptive reuse project, or just want something to shake the cobwebs out for a minute, check out this article.
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/02/strip-malls-youve-never-seen/1125/ Nothing to practical, long on ideas, short on capital leases...
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Edward Shriver FAIA
Principal
Strada Architecture, LLC
Pittsburgh PA
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