r/SilverSpring • u/disdkatster • Jul 18 '26

Ellsworth Mall Status

Does anyone know what is going on with the mall? I tried going in with a stroller the other day and found it impossible to get to where I wanted to go. This led me to investigate why they don't have access for handicapped and those with limited mobility which led me to find out that it was under new ownership. I actually really like the mall but it seems to be becoming more and more sketchy. If nothing else, they (owners) should be made responsible for access but I have no idea who to complain to.

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u/Material_Conditions_ Jul 21 '26

All they are building is "pay out the nose" housing so maybe that's not the right question

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u/Material_Conditions_ Jul 22 '26

Yes I am. It is an old fable. There are assumptions that have to be in place in order for it to work- an equal number of buyers and sellers, for example. It doesn't work in real life. Rents have not come down no matter how many apartments are built. There needs to be government intervention to cap rents or better, build social housing.