UECs

This weeks readings focused on UECs (Urban Entertainment Center) and all three authors go into detail describing them. While reading the articles, it seemed to me that the UECs are basically the ultimate destination center for people and that it is the main attractions center in a certain area. The UECs are places such as the Mall Of America, Destiny USA, South China Mall, and all the mega malls that have 50 million square feet (exaggerating of course) are the types of places which are UECs. They have multiple functions along with retail stores as they include things such as bowling alleys, water parks, roller coasters, and etc. Cities such as Shanghai, Las Vegas, and NYC are UECs in a much bigger context because they contain a variety of entertainment centers such as casinos, clubs, bars, retail stores, restaurants, and all the other stuff that makes people want to come to these cities. Also, the skyscrapers and lights all around also help bring in people as well. People behind the UECs are the architects, developers, and the entertainment retailers, are what makes the UECs successful in its own way.