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The Future of Malls: A Visit to Stanley Marketplace

August 21, 2018

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Pulling off Peoria St. in downtown Aurora, we drove down a dusty road wondering where the GPS could possibly be taking us. Not long after, the word “Stanley” in bold letters reminiscent of a 1950’s diner sign was straight ahead.

We made it. But where exactly were we? To be honest, I found Stanley Marketplace for the brewery but stayed for the retail.

Stanley Marketplace is an indie oasis outside of Denver, Colorado. Located in an old aerospace building, Stanley is an airy warehouse hangout home to over 50 local businesses. When I visited Stanley on a Monday afternoon, families, friends, and even their dogs were gathered in the marketplace eating, drinking, shopping, working, and playing.

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