There's a terrifying mall 'blight' threatening communities across America

One in six American malls are expected to disappear in the next decade. That's scary news for many communities. 
Visits to malls declined by 50% between 2010 and 2013, according to real estate research firm Cushman & Wakefield. Analysts expect upcoming data will show an even steeper drop in mall traffic.
Mall closures could have terrifying implications for communities, Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail-consulting and i