Developers across the country are responding to renters' desire for live/work/play lifestyles with a range of creative mixed-use designs and amenities.
Creating the ideal balance between public and private spaces starts with identifying the sites that best cater to customers' needs, and, for many renters, the choice is unmistakable: They want walkable, vibrant city neighborhoods.
The best retail candidates for these urban enclaves suit the tone and tenor of both the neighborhood in general and the residence in particular, according to MFE blogger Richard Broder, CEO of Detroit-based Broder & Sachse Real Estate.
"Understanding which brands and multifamily-friendly retail concepts have traction, and which new ideas are coming down the pipeline in the months and years ahead, isn’t just a big part of developing successful apartment projects and thriving neighborhoods—it’s about creating dynamic, diverse, engaging urban environments," Broder says.
Three mixed-use developments in Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles make this type of placemaking look easy. Through careful planning, well-curated community spaces, and a keen understanding of what renters want, these three projects check the live/work/play boxes and then some.
Read on for more details on what makes each of these urban developments a standout:
