the mall. Architects were inspired by downtown of Durham and the brick façades of the buildings at UNC and on Franklin Street. Hand rails throughout the mall include pieces of maps of Durham. The food court, entitled "Fork in the Road," was inspired by old tobacco warehouses. A 70-foot smokestack can be found at the end of the outdoor stretch of the mall in an effort to pay homage to the heritage of downtown Durham. Mature trees and shrubbery were shipped in from other locations in order to make the mall seem as if it has been in Durham for a long time. The outdoor Main Street includes larger retailers and stand-alone restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory. Reception The mall received 1 million visitors every month in its opening year. Gallery References External links Streets at Southpoint Official Site Urban Retail Properties Brookfield Properties Shopping malls in North Carolina Shopping malls established in 2002 Buildings and structures in Durham, North Carolina Tourist attractions in Durham, North Carolina 2002 establishments in North Carolina