Horizontal mixed use Print


​​Design Checklist​

  1. The site layout locates compatible uses together and provides separation distances and buffers between incompatible uses


​Overview


Horizontal mixed use developments are suited to large sites where it is possible to provide adequate separation between buildings containing different uses.

There are a number of advantages to horizontal mixed use developments, including:
  • activation of the street edge by locating commercial and retail activities at the front of the site
  • the segregation of incompatible uses, both within and between sites, through separation distances and physical buffers
  • the ability to integrate higher density developments into otherwise lower density areas through the use of staggered building heights
  • an increased demand for local services
  • easy access to local employment opportunities.


Better Design Practice

Ensure compatibility of uses in horizontal mixed use developments.

Optimise the outcomes of a horizontal mixed use development by:

  • arranging buildings to ensure maximum compatibility between uses within a site and the neighbouring area
  • locating business and commercial uses closer to the street to create an active street frontage
  • locating residential units to the rear of the site to provide privacy for residents
  • using distance or buffers (such as buildings or landscaping) between incompatible uses to protect residents from unnecessary disturbance
  • incorporating quality outdoor spaces for residents within the development.

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