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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published October 2005
Updated December 2008
See more in Urban design
Sustainable development
Regeneration
Development planning
Author Peter Wilkinson, Landmark Planning Limited
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Price GBP 10.00

Mixed Use Development

Purpose

This module sets out how the concept of mixed use planning has been evolved and expanded over time, how mixed use planning is entwined with the modern planning system, the advantages that can be gained and a number of case studies highlighting these advantages.

Benefits

The concept of mixed use developments can play an important part in bringing people back into the cities, especially the centres. An element of residential use has been incorporated into a high proportion of the mixed use schemes to date. This can have a significant impact for the city.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This knowledge builder offers a detailed overview of the key terms, context and background to the topic of mixed use planning. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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