Despite well-organized citizen outcry and a complete lack of visible public support for the paragon of suburban retailing, the City Council decided not to attempt to stop the proposed Wal-Mart planned for NorthCross Mall. However, councilmembers urged Wal-Mart to work with neighborhood groups to modify the plan to make the development more pedestrian-friendly and add mixed uses -- presumably by adding office and residential space, as the prior setup was exclusively retail. (Pssst ...... more ›