The recent push towards more mixed-use development has led to many major regeneration projects in UK towns and cities. This has caused a massive shake-up in the industry, as developers and architects combine skills to meet new challenges and gain more experience. Taking on mixed-use is seen by some as a bit of a minefield, with a number of potential disasters along the way.

But the very fact that so much mixed-use development is being constructed proves it can be done successfully and the rewards are there for the taking. Having said this, the formula for successful mixed-use development can be hard to stumble across amidst the maze of planning, design, economic and political issues that need to be negotiated. And incorporating all sectors of expertise — residential, commercial, office and leisure — can present a varied array of challenges to the architect.

Attend The Architects’ Journal’s second annual mixed-use schemes conference to access the information you need to thrive in this lucrative sector.

Mixed-Use schemes 2006 is a one-day conference exploring best practice in the design of mixed-use developments. An exciting line-up of presentations and case studies from a variety of specialists actively involved in mixed-use design will give an overview of how architects need to approach this vital aspect of urban regeneration.

Delegates will have the opportunity to discover:
A definition of mixed-use and its objectives
The developer’s perspective of mixed-use
An overview of the retail property industry
The local authority view on how architects and developers can create schemes that enhance community ownership
The impact of sustainability on mixed-use development
How to create mixed communities within mixed-use schemes
The European philosophy on mixing components in single sites
The speakers are not only wide-ranging, but are leading their industries forward in developing an integrated approach to mixed-use schemes. This line-up of expertise is unique to this event, and you cannot afford to miss out on the knowledge that they will provide.

Who should attend?
Architects, Developers, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Planners, Design Engineers, Urban Designers and Property Directors