What does "mixed-use" mean?

Of an urban development: blending residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses, where those functions are physically and functionally integrated, and have routes that connect them for pedestrians.

Mixed-use

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Of an urban development: blending residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses, where those functions are physically and functionally integrated, and have routes that connect them for pedestrians. not-comparable
"The redevelopment of York station's surroundings to homes alongside office, retail and hospitality space demonstrates how land near stations is being adapted for mixed-use purposes to create well-connected urban areas."

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"The city has been promoting mixed-use development as a way of increasing walkability."

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