Mixed Use

Design Workshop creates authentic and compelling environments that derive their spirit from a distinctive identity. Our design framework evolves from the character of the site, complementing it but making it unique, meeting the needs of today and providing opportunities for the future. We design meaningful public spaces that act as magnets in a community, attracting a broad range of people who stay longer, spend more and return frequently. These vibrant places act as a social forum for interaction, responsive to the synergy of the tenants and all who enter. Our participation in successful centers has resulted in a diverse tenant mix, careful integration with surrounding developments, strong marketing and a commitment to being an integral part of the communities they serve. They present the tenant and the consumer with a fresh experience in a memorable place, a feeling that they are somewhere special.

Whether envisioning a new town center, maximizing the value of existing properties, or shaping mixed-use urban districts, we typically exceed the expectations of developers, tenants and customers. Design Workshop has been a catalyst in the planning of developments that combine traditional components of mixed-use and entertainment with residential, office, recreation and cultural uses. Our master-planning expertise – augmented by advisory services in market analysis, financial feasibility studies and mixed-use development strategies – helps our clients determine what to build and where to build it. We are experienced in resolving complex issues of access, parking, drainage and tenant requirements while enhancing the pedestrian quality of the mixed-use center. We are effective negotiators capable of reconciling diverse priorities and achieving timely approvals, assuring a quality project that is sustainable, financially viable and compatible with its setting.