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Mixed messages

By: Series: Property Week ; 65(42) 27 October 2000, 42-44(3)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Looks at mixed-use development schemes. Suggests that although, on the face of it, they may be planners' preferred route to urban regeneration, when it comes to the practicalities of funding, finding tenants and getting planning permission, it is a different story. For instance, it is often difficult to get property investors to understand the concept of mixed-use development. Considers who the developers and fund managers are, who leases, and who the mixed-use agents are.

Looks at mixed-use development schemes. Suggests that although, on the face of it, they may be planners' preferred route to urban regeneration, when it comes to the practicalities of funding, finding tenants and getting planning permission, it is a different story. For instance, it is often difficult to get property investors to understand the concept of mixed-use development. Considers who the developers and fund managers are, who leases, and who the mixed-use agents are.