As City Planner Scott Knebel put it, to make sure Derby has all the tools available in its toolbox, mixed use development was an important concept to pursue in the new Vision Derby 2040 comprehensive plan (officially adopted by the city last week). “Mixed Use Development allows both commercial and residential uses to occur within the same development and, in some cases, even within the same building,” Knebel said. Knebel noted mixed use developments are becoming increasingly popular in suburban communities like Derby. With the intent of Vision Derby 2040 to grow the community, he said it made sense to pursue that development method – and citizens agreed.
Source: Derby Informer | News
