Urban Design for Planners 6: Mix and Diversity - Identifying Areas of Low Mix

Planners often argue that neighborhoods should be socially and economically diverse—mixed in income, mixed in use, and actively supportive of places that commingle people of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, occupations, and households. Mix is measured by determining the spatial clustering of different types of land uses within a defined area. The designer can investigate the range of uses in a locale. The objective in this course is to evaluate land-use diversity in a neighborhood and propose design interventions that support and enhance a healthy mix.