Abstract: A two-level mall of shops is so sited that an approach is made approximately midway between the two levels. Preferably anchor stores are located at both ends of the mall and across from the central entrance. Mall shops are entered by moving up or down a half-level from the entrance to even out the advantage of "main" floor shops. At the ends of the mall, a level change is so encouraged by the layout that shoppers who walk down the length of the mall at one level will likely walk back along the other level. The middle specialty store and mall shops may be multiple level and thus gain advantage of supplemented potential for attracting passing trade.