Theoretical Foundations and Country Experience for Mixed Land Use

Mixed-use has become a prominent land-use concept in modern urban planning and design due to the urban planning practices that emerged after World War II. These practices involved segregating different land uses, resulting in many urban challenges, including but not limited to urban sprawl, inefficient land utilization, traffic congestion, and environmental pollution. This study aims to elucidate the notion of mixed land use, tracing its historical origins and fundamental theoretical underpinnings. Additionally, it examines notable international instances where the principles of mixed land use have been implemented and evaluates their influence on cities’ urban development. The primary issue encountered in this research pertains to the need to analyze the concept of mixed-use and its significance in advancing metropolitan regions. The research posits that mixed-use areas are influential in cities’ fostering urban, economic, and social development inside the city. Consequently, this study aims to develop a theoretical framework based on mixed-use and its importance. The research is categorized into two axes to achieve its objective, where the second axis focuses on the critical cities that implemented the mixed-use principle and examined the efficacy of the approach in urban development. The study focuses on mixed use of land to achieve sustainability in cities. The concept of mixed-use was clarified as the principle that includes the different uses in one area, as the history of the emergence of this concept explained its importance to the city, residents, and investors, as well as in achieving the principles of sustainability.