As of March 2007, the Oaks Mall is being heavily renovated. Over the past two years, a number of family owned businesses have left the mall (been pushed?) and have been replaced by high end national chains. It's becoming a clone of high end malls across the country. Depending on what you are looking for, that may be either a good or a bad thing. Several of the major department stores have closed. They are doing heavy demolition and construction to add a Nordstrom.
Pros: Usual chain stores.
Cons: Lack of quality local stores
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