The preponderance of eerie photographs of dead malls circulating in media recently points dramatically to the rapid changes in retail environments being experienced across the United States. But inspiration to revive these behemoths can be found among burgeoning new categories, and innovative solutions are being created by teams that find surprising fresh uses for these spaces. Join IA Interior Architect’s Ray Ehscheid as he shares some surprising adaptations that have led once-dead mall spaces to roar back to life with new focus. He will share the back stories, inspirations and forward-thinking clients that led talented teams to reuse these spaces in novel ways. A mix of humor and serious elements will continue to tell the story of the “zombie” mall and how reuse can bring vigor and energy to these beleaguered spaces and to the communities they serve.