Mixed Use
Mixed use development includes multiple uses in one building. In apartment buildings this is commonly achieved vertically with different uses stacked above one another. A vertical mix of uses is more likely to increase activity through the day and night which in turn improves passive surveillance of the public domain.
In areas zoned for mixed use development building design should allow for a range of non-residential uses. Where the location or site constraints are not suited for retail uses, the design should accommodate other uses such as commercial offices. Non-residential uses should be located on lower levels of buildings in areas where residential use may not be appropriate or desirable, such as along main roads or railway lines.
A residential apartment building in a centre has retail uses at the ground floor level
Mixed use developments are provided in appropriate locations and provide active street frontages that encourage pedestrian movement.
Commercial floors are an appropriate buffer between residential apartments and busy active ground floor uses such as cafes
Residential levels of the building are integrated within the development, and safety and amenity is maximised for residents.
Shop and office entries, service areas and loading zones in a mixed use development should be separate from lobby entries to residential apartments
Design Guidance
Mixed use development should be concentrated around public transport and centres.
Mixed use developments positively contribute to the public domain. Design solutions may include:
• development addresses the street
• active frontages are provided
• diverse activities and uses
• avoiding blank walls at the ground level
• live/work apartments on the ground floor level, rather than commercial.
A compact and varied mix of uses improves access to services and promotes walking, social interaction and safety
Mixed use development should maximise retail and commercial activity at ground level
Design Guidance
Residential circulation areas should be clearly defined. Design solutions may include:
• residential entries are separated from commercial entries and directly accessible from the street
• commercial service areas are separated from residential components
• residential car parking and communal facilities are separated or secured
• security at entries and safe pedestrian routes are provided
• concealment opportunities are avoided
Landscaped communal open space should be provided at podium or roof levels.
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