Abstract
Shopping style and habits differ in various parts of the world. Shopping malls, which have become public spaces with their social and cultural activities as well as their commercial use, have an important role in the life of the society. Shopping malls, which became widespread all over the world between 1970-1990, reached high levels before the global crisis of 2007-2008. In these years, the development of virtual shopping opportunities all over the world and the preference of publics to shop with this option caused shopping malls to lose their function, and these buildings began to be called "dead mall" in developed countries. The COVID-19 Pandemic, which has limited the use of shopping centers for both consumption and public purposes, has also been an important role for peoples to prefer virtual shopping. This article tries to reveal how the shopping malls, which have been called "new public spaces" for the society in our cities for a while, are affected spatially by the virtual shopping experience increased by the COVID-19 pandemic and what the possible future scenarios are. In this context, a field research and a survey of 403 peoples conducted. The survey result indicates that individuals prefer online shopping and spend less time in shopping malls than before the pandemic. They use shopping malls for commercial purposes and socialization, and cultural activities. After the pandemic period, mainly commercial use increased and public use decreased. In order for the use of physical shopping venues to continue, it is seen that shopping malls have to provide new experiences to its visitors and customers, to transform into places that combine entertainment and shopping for the especially younger generation, and offer personalized opportunities and services.