Why mixed-use developments represent the future of the community

Why mixed-use developments represent the future of the community

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on every aspect of our lives - from how we work, to how we socialise and interact with our friends and families. The virus has also caused many of us to question our very notion of community. The last few decades have witnessed a marked rise in individualism. The idea of community as a physical location has evolved into a concept that is focused less on a literal place and more on shared passions and circumstances that transcend geographical borders. Whilst such communities are more relevant than ever, especially as many people around the world are forced to communicate and engage through digital means only, the pandemic has also highlighted the importance of community in the traditional sense; it has become incredibly clear just how much we need and rely upon the support of those around us, and how much we miss them when we are unable to see them every day.

If we have learned one lesson from Covid-19, it is that our fates are intertwined, and that living in an environment in which we feel valued, respected, and looked after is vital to our overall sense of wellbeing. By creating