| Mixed-use developments are perceived increasingly as a practical and sustainable way to optimise land use and serve the city’s population, while creating dynamic new urban communities. Today’s thoughtfully designed and visually striking mixed-use buildings are symbols of modernisation and regeneration. Unlike traditional single-use office blocks which draw in commuters during the day and then close at night, these people-centric developments bring a vibrant 24-hr lifestyle to areas of the city. Designed to complement the urban fabric and reflect the aspirations of the local community, they allow people to live, work and enjoy leisure activities at a single convenient location. Mixed-use allows developers to tailor the blend of elements in order to make the buildings more economically viable |
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| - on the ground floor, for example, shops may provide a better return on investment than offices. Importantly, planners favour them for the social benefits they can provide, such as the potential to include affordable housing in the residential mix. Mixed-use presents many technical challenges: for example, the zoning of control systems from level to level, and going from an underground car park to retail space, then to residential room layout. These are challenges that Elementa are well used to considering. Elementa have a breadth of experience in mixed use developments that require complex infrastructure, including transport links, car parking and delivery access |
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