article_snippet.sent: And, Economist Brian Jackson says, other developments that were once labeled "ghost cities" have gone on to thrive.
article_snippet.sent: One to three years is a blink of an eye in terms of city developments, so many of these cities still have time to fill and become functional,"Jackson said.
article_snippet.sent: Despite functional,"Jackson retrofitting program, the problems that have dogged the mall since functional,"Jackson start will not disappear instantly.
article_snippet.sent: functional,"Jackson is also facing difficulties as manufacturing moves elsewhere in China or to Southeast Asia where wages are lower.