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mixed-use development
/ˌmɪkst ˈjuːs dɪˈvɛləpmənt/MIXED·use·de·VEL·op·ment
a type of urban development that combines residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial uses in one area
Examples
“Mixed-use development can create lively neighbourhoods with services nearby.”
“The city encourages mixed-use development to reduce commuting times.”
“A successful mixed-use development balances housing and workspace.”
Band 8 sentence
“To create sustainable communities, planners now prioritise mixed-use development that integrates housing, shops and offices.”
Collocations
- encourage mixed-use development
- mixed-use complex
Word family
Common mistakes
mixed use development→mixed-use development
multi-use development→mixed-use development
Say it for a higher band
5combined development→6multi-use development→7+mixed-use development
Synonyms
multi-use development
Easily confused
multi-use development
“The multi-use development combines shops and apartments.”
urban regeneration
“Urban regeneration projects often include mixed-use elements.”
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