Mixed-Use

While the goal of these walkable communities is to attract young urban professionals, the benefits, of course, extend beyond that.

One city in Virginia has gone from suburban to (quasi-)urban in just a few years.

In Fullerton, CA, a dense new mixed-use building is facing criticism from neighbors and residents. 'All of a sudden we get one of these mixed-use buildings, [and] it's like a fort got dropped out of the sky,' says one neighbor.

This piece from WorldChanging looks at the trend of dying indoor malls, and some creative ideas for reviving or reusing them.