Infographic: The Future of Retail Shopping Is Mixed Use | W+A

Infographic: Why the Future of Retail is Mixed Use

As the face of retail shopping changes, sustainable transportation will be a part of the new mix. This infographic shows how.

The concept of mixed use development – an amalgamation of residential, commercial, cultural, and other uses in one area – has been around for a long time. Increasingly, however, the retail shopping environment has trended toward the mixed use concept, where shopping and more sustainable methods of transportation intersect, such as transit, ridesharing, walking, biking, and telework.

Here are some data points to help explain why. Click on the infographic for a full-size version and to download and share.

Infographic - Why the Future of Retail is Mixed Use, by Wells + Associates