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Mixed Use Development

Planning and Community Health Research Center

Mixed Use Development

Mixed-use development is development that blends residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, and where appropriate, industrial uses.

Mixed-use development:

  • allows for greater housing variety and density
  • reduces distances between housing, workplaces, retail businesses, and other destinations
  • encourages more compact development
  • strengthens neighborhood character
  • promotes pedestrian and bicycle friendly environments