Mixed Use Zoning

Mixed use zoning or land use permits a variety of different building types to be located in an area. For instance, in a mixed use land parcel, a developer can build retail, commercial, office or residential buildings. This diversity of land use in a single location can help increase peoples’ access to a variety of amenities and encourage walking, among several other benefits. For more about mixed use zoning, its benefits, and how to deploy it in your community, visit the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s “Mixed Use Zoning: A Planners’ Guide.”