Mixed Use
 What is it?
Mixed use development means that several land uses are close together with strong connections,
street orientation and good design.
Mixed use is found in both older and newer development throughout Greensboro in different settings and forms. It is a cornerstone of the Connections 2025 adopted comprehensive plan.
What are the benefits?
- Supports a healthy and active community by promoting walking and public transit, less auto travel, and better air quality
- Supports a strong economy by developing attractive places with quality design and by reinvesting in targeted corridors
- Improves access for more citizens to more locations
- Provides more choices for places to live, work, shop and travel
- Enhances Greensboro's character, including the protection of historic and natural resources
- Saves public resources with an efficient use of infrastructure
Where is it? Mixed use is encouraged all over Greensboro. Connections 2025 promotes mixed use in three distinct areas shown on the Generalized Future Land Use Map.
Land Use Classifications
Connections 2025 describes five specific locations for mixed use land classifications.
Activity Centers & Regional Transit Stations
Connections 2025 describes 13 activity centers and six transit stations.
Downtown
Connections 2025 calls for Greensboro's center city to have the highest densities and mixed use.
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