A comprehensive study of Birmingham's downtown shopping district
recommends the addition of more dining options, particularly national
chains like The Cheesecake Factory.
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The study also warns against trying to compete with Somerset in Troy.
"The Somerset Collection is one of the most successful upscale malls in
the United States, and is only about two miles away from Downtown," the
report states. "It would be unrealistic to try and 'outdo' Somerset.
Rather, the strategy should be for Downtown to be the unique
environment where patrons desire to be for the experience, rather than
to accomplish all their shopping needs."
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