Offering necessities with a flair, this revitalized mall serves the Heights and beyond.

by Contributor

The Scene

Once upon a time, Severance Mall was a dinosaur trying desperately to compete in a new marketplace. These days it's a bustling town center, with a parking lot full of cars and its buildings filled with shoppers intent on home improvement, entertainment, and household supplies.

The Goods

Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Border's bookstore, Office Max, Marshall's and the 14-screen Regal Theater are the biggest retailers at Severance Town Center. Flanking these giants are smaller beauty and electronic stores, menswear shops, and professional offices. Convenience seems to be the shopping center's watchword.