Do Town Centers Really Work?

Some critics say that 'mixed-use' districts aren't promoting enough diversity.

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August 24, 2005, 9:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"Some town centers are too exclusive and are basically enclosed communities with no civic parks, public space or income diversity, these critics say. Others are "mixed use" in name but end up being compact versions of suburban development. An increasingly popular type, called a "lifestyle center," is an open-air mall that only seems like a livable community, detractors say."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: 'Mixed-Use Districts' Often Get Mixed Reviews

Monday, August 22, 2005 in The Washington Post

Community / Economic Development United States

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