Mixed-Use Town Centers
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Defining Mixed-Use Town Centers
The architectural
combination of
retail and
residential
establishments that
utilizes pedestrianoriented streets and
street front
activities to foster
shared community
spaces.
Mixed-Use Town Centers Respond to
Major Trends
Environmental
responsibility
Leisure time in
retail setting
Better use of
land
End of urban
planning by
zoning
New Construction in Illinois
70
60
50
40
Retail
30
Mixed Use
20
10
0
2008
2009
2010
The Future
 Single-use retail settings will be less and less prevalent
 An emphasis on “place making”
 More mixed-use hubs in suburbs
 Municipalities will generate finances and planning to
accommodate development of mixed-use town centers
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