While new developments are beginning to approach the integration of business and living there have been key benefits arising from the structural designs. Mixed use for Songdo can provide quick and easy access to retail stores as well as drive more business for a maximum market area. Paul Beyer (n.d.), Director of Smart Growth mentions other benefits of “mixed use” include, “efficiency in use of resources, life-cycle housing, access to amenities and destinations, affordable housing, and increased transit opportunities” (p. 2). All of these attributes of Songdo IBD can help out line the market defining story of
While new developments are beginning to approach the integration of business and living there have been key benefits arising from the structural designs. Mixed use for Songdo can provide quick and easy access to retail stores as well as drive more business for a maximum market area. Paul Beyer (n.d.), Director of Smart Growth mentions other benefits of “mixed use” include, “efficiency in use of resources, life-cycle housing, access to amenities and destinations, affordable housing, and increased transit opportunities” (p. 2). All of these attributes of Songdo IBD can help out line the market defining story of