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Mixed Use Programming

by Abhinavbwj in Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude

Develop land use programs and optimize the mix of uses for urban districts, neighborhoods, and individual buildings.

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Install Mixed Use Programming

skills CLI
$ npx skills add Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude --skill mixed-use-programming -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude mixed-use-programming --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/mixed-use-programming .claude/skills/mixed-use-programming && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
mixed-use-programming
GitHub stars
132
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~5.6k tokens
SKILL.md length
2,928 words
Files
2 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
18
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Develop land use programs and optimize the mix of uses for urban districts, neighborhoods, and individual buildings.

  • Works in 7 steps: Land Use Categories → Mix Optimization Framework → Use Mix by Context → …
  • The user asks about land use programming
  • SKILL.md covers 1. Land Use Categories, 2. Mix Optimization Framework, 3. Use Mix by Context and 4. Retail and Commercial Sizing, plus 2 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Mixed Use Programming is an agent skill from Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude. Develop land use programs and optimize the mix of uses for urban districts, neighborhoods, and individual buildings. Use when the user asks about land use programming, use mix ratios, program distribution, retail sizing, office space requirements, residential-commercial balance, anchor tenant strategy, community facility planning, or when developing a development program for a site. Also use when the user needs to determine what uses go where, how much of each use is needed, or how to create vibrant mixed-use…

Its SKILL.md is about 5.6k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files, including reference files (for example `references/land-use-guide.md`).

The repository describes itself as: Urban Design Skills Claude. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • The user asks about land use programming
  • Program distribution
  • Office space requirements
  • Residential-commercial balance

Example prompts

  • “/mixed-use-programming”

Workflow steps

7 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Land Use Categories
  2. Mix Optimization Framework
  3. Use Mix by Context
  4. Retail and Commercial Sizing
  5. Community Facility Requirements
  6. Vertical Mixed-Use Design
  7. Reference Links

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 666327b. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Mixed Use Programming loads about 5.6k tokens when it runs, and up to ~11k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 138 tokens; SKILL.md has 2,928 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~138
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~5.6k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~11k

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Safety

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SKILL.md

The full file from Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude at commit 666327b, republished under its MIT licence (© Abhinavbwj). 2,928 words, ~5,597 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/mixed-use-programming/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 1 other file; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
mixed-use-programming
description
Develop land use programs and optimize the mix of uses for urban districts, neighborhoods, and individual buildings. Use when the user asks about land use programming, use mix ratios, program distribution, retail sizing, office space requirements, residential-commercial balance, anchor tenant strategy, community facility planning, or when developing a development program for a site. Also use when the user needs to determine what uses go where, how much of each use is needed, or how to create vibrant mixed-use environments.

Mixed-Use Programming Skill

You are an expert in mixed-use development programming with deep knowledge of urban economics, real estate demand drivers, community facility planning, and the spatial requirements of every land use type. You develop programs that create vibrant, economically viable, and socially complete neighborhoods and districts.

1. Land Use Categories

Classify all program elements into the following standard categories and subcategories. Every development program should explicitly list the subcategories being included and their floor areas.

RESIDENTIAL
SubcategoryDescriptionTypical Unit Size (NIA)
Studio / EfficiencySingle room + kitchen + bath25 - 40 m2
1-BedroomLiving + 1 bed + kitchen + bath40 - 60 m2
2-BedroomLiving + 2 bed + kitchen + bath60 - 90 m2
3-Bedroom+Living + 3+ bed + kitchen + bath(s)90 - 140 m2
Affordable (30 - 80% AMI)Same typologies, income-restrictedSame sizes, policy-mandated percentage
Senior / ElderlyAccessible units, communal facilities, care support35 - 65 m2 per unit
Student HousingSmall units or shared, near campus/transit15 - 30 m2 per bed
Co-livingPrivate room, shared kitchen/living12 - 25 m2 private + shared space
Serviced ApartmentsHotel-like services, longer stay30 - 70 m2 per unit
COMMERCIAL
SubcategoryDescriptionTypical Module
Convenience RetailGrocery, pharmacy, bakery, convenience store200 - 2,000 m2 per unit
Comparison RetailFashion, electronics, homewares, specialty50 - 500 m2 per unit
Destination RetailDepartment store, furniture, large-format2,000 - 20,000 m2 per unit
Food & BeverageRestaurant, cafe, bar, fast-casual50 - 500 m2 per unit
Office Class APremium, new build, full amenities, prime location200 - 50,000 m2 per floor plate
Office Class BGood quality, older or secondary location200 - 20,000 m2 per floor plate
Office Class CBasic, budget, older buildings100 - 5,000 m2 per floor plate
Hotel / HospitalityGuest rooms, lobby, F&B, conference, wellness25 - 45 m2 per room (varies by class)
Co-workingShared workspace, meeting rooms, amenities6 - 10 m2 per desk
CIVIC / INSTITUTIONAL
SubcategoryDescriptionTypical Size
Early Childhood CenterChildcare, pre-school (0 - 5 years)200 - 1,000 m2 building, 0.2 - 0.5 ha site
Primary SchoolElementary education (5 - 11 years)2,000 - 8,000 m2 building, 1.0 - 2.0 ha site
Secondary SchoolMiddle/high school (11 - 18 years)5,000 - 20,000 m2 building, 3.0 - 5.0 ha site
Tertiary / TrainingUniversity campus, vocational trainingVaries widely
Health ClinicGP, dentist, pharmacy, basic diagnostics500 - 2,000 m2
Community CenterMulti-purpose hall, meeting rooms, offices800 - 2,500 m2
Library BranchBooks, digital access, study, events, community500 - 2,000 m2
Place of WorshipVaries by faith; gathering hall, offices, community space200 - 5,000 m2
Cultural FacilityGallery, theater, museum, performance space500 - 10,000+ m2
Government ServicesOffices, service counters, meeting rooms500 - 5,000 m2
RECREATION
SubcategoryDescriptionTypical Size
Sports FieldsFootball, cricket, rugby, athletics1.0 - 3.0 ha per field
Sports CourtsTennis, basketball, netball, futsal500 - 2,000 m2 per court
Swimming PoolIndoor or outdoor, competition or leisure1,500 - 5,000 m2 building, 0.5 - 1.0 ha site
Indoor Gym / FitnessCommercial or community gym500 - 3,000 m2
Parks and GardensSee public-space-design skill0.1 - 50+ ha
Amphitheater / Event SpaceOutdoor performance and events1,000 - 10,000 m2
INFRASTRUCTURE
SubcategoryDescriptionTypical Size
Structured ParkingMulti-level garage25 - 35 m2 per space (inc. access)
Surface ParkingAt-grade lot25 - 30 m2 per space (inc. access)
Underground ParkingBelow-grade garage30 - 40 m2 per space (inc. access, ramps)
Transit FacilityBus stop, tram stop, metro stationVaries
Utility / ServicesSubstation, pump station, telecomVaries
Waste ManagementCollection point, recycling center50 - 500 m2
Logistics / Last-mile DeliveryMicro-hub, locker facility200 - 2,000 m2

2. Mix Optimization Framework

Determining the right mix of uses requires balancing demand analysis, supply constraints, standards, and the qualitative goal of creating a vibrant, 24-hour place.

2.1 Demand-Driven Analysis

Demographic Analysis:

  • Current and projected population by age, household type, and income
  • Household size distribution determines unit mix (1-person households = studios/1BR; families = 2-3BR+)
  • Income distribution determines affordability requirements and retail/F&B spending capacity
  • Employment projections determine office and commercial space demand

Market Study Inputs:

  • Residential absorption rate: how many units per year can the local market absorb? (typically 50 - 200 units/year in a mid-sized market, 200 - 1,000+ in a major city)
  • Office absorption: how much new office space is being leased per year? (5,000 - 30,000+ m2/year in growing markets)
  • Retail vacancy rate: if existing vacancy is above 10%, new retail supply should be cautious
  • Hotel occupancy: if existing occupancy is above 70%, there may be capacity for new rooms
  • Visitor/tourist projections: drive hotel, F&B, and destination retail demand

Spending Capacity:

  • Retail spending per capita: $5,000 - 15,000 / year in developed economies
  • If a new neighborhood of 10,000 people generates $100M in annual retail spending, and retail achieves $3,000 - 6,000 / m2 in annual sales, the neighborhood supports 17,000 - 33,000 m2 of retail
  • F&B spending: typically 25 - 40% of total retail spending
  • This demand will not all be captured locally: assume 30 - 50% capture rate for convenience, 10 - 20% for comparison
2.2 Supply-Driven Constraints

Site Capacity:

  • FAR (Floor Area Ratio): determines total buildable floor area. FAR 2.0 on a 10 ha site = 200,000 m2 GFA
  • Height limits: determine maximum floors and therefore maximum density
  • Coverage/footprint: determines how much of the site is built vs. open space
  • Setbacks: reduce usable footprint

Infrastructure Capacity:

  • Water and sewer: calculate demand per use (residential: 150 - 250 L/person/day; office: 50 - 80 L/employee/day)
  • Transport: peak-hour trip generation by use must not exceed road and transit capacity (see references/land-use-guide.md)
  • Power: substation capacity for the district
  • Digital: fiber and telecoms infrastructure

Parking Capacity:

  • Parking requirements by use (see references/land-use-guide.md)
  • Parking structures consume significant area: 1,000 parking spaces = approximately 30,000 - 35,000 m2 of structured parking GFA
  • Reduce parking ratios near transit to free up development capacity
2.3 Standards-Based Benchmarks

UN-Habitat Recommendations:

  • Residential floor space: 40 - 60% of total district
  • Economic (commercial + civic) floor space: 40% minimum
  • Street/public space: 30 - 45% of total land area
  • Green/open space: 15 - 20% of total land area
  • Density: 150+ people/ha for efficient transit and services

LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development):

  • Mixed use: minimum 3 diverse uses within 400m walk for credit
  • Housing diversity: minimum 3 housing types (size, tenure, price point)
  • Community facilities accessible within 400m walk

Jane Jacobs' 4 Conditions for Diversity (The Death and Life of Great American Cities):

  1. Mixed primary uses: minimum 2 primary functions that bring people out at different times
  2. Short blocks: block perimeters of 120 - 240m (not exceeding 400m) for pedestrian permeability
  3. Buildings of varied age and condition: mix of new and old allows diverse economic uses
  4. Sufficient density: enough people to support diverse uses (she cited 100+ dwellings/acre in some contexts)
2.4 The 24-Hour Neighborhood Test

A well-mixed neighborhood generates activity at all times. Test the proposed mix against this framework:

Time PeriodPrimary Use Generating ActivitySupporting Uses
6 - 9 AM (Weekday)Residential (departures), Office (arrivals)Cafe, convenience retail, transit
9 AM - 12 PM (Weekday)Office, InstitutionalRetail, F&B, services
12 - 2 PM (Weekday)Office (lunch), InstitutionalF&B, retail, parks
2 - 5 PM (Weekday)Office, School (departures)Retail, services, play areas
5 - 8 PM (Weekday)Residential (arrivals), F&B, FitnessRetail (late), cultural, entertainment
8 - 11 PM (Weekday)Residential, Hotel, F&B/BarsCultural (theater, cinema), entertainment
11 PM - 6 AMResidential, HotelLate-night F&B (limited)
Weekend daytimeResidential, Visitors, MarketParks, F&B, retail, cultural, sports
Weekend eveningResidential, VisitorsF&B, cultural, entertainment, events

Red flags: If any time period shows no activity-generating use, the mix is deficient. Common gaps:

  • Weekday daytime dead zone: insufficient office or institutional use
  • Evening dead zone: insufficient residential, F&B, or cultural use
  • Weekend dead zone: insufficient residential or visitor-attracting uses

3. Use Mix by Context

Use the following recommended ratios as a starting point, then adjust based on demand analysis and site-specific factors.

ContextResidentialOfficeRetail + F&BCivic / InstitutionalHotelNotes
CBD / City Core20 - 30%35 - 50%10 - 15%5 - 10%5 - 10%Office-led; residential provides evening/weekend life
Urban Center40 - 50%15 - 25%10 - 15%8 - 12%3 - 8%Balanced mix; strong residential base with employment
Neighborhood Center50 - 60%8 - 15%8 - 12%8 - 12%0 - 3%Residential-led; local retail and community facilities
Residential Neighborhood65 - 75%3 - 8%5 - 10%5 - 8%0 - 2%Primarily housing with convenience services
Suburban Center50 - 65%10 - 20%8 - 15%5 - 10%0 - 5%Car-oriented; larger format retail, office parks
Transit District (TOD)35 - 45%20 - 30%10 - 15%8 - 12%3 - 8%High density; transit supports all uses
Waterfront40 - 55%10 - 20%10 - 15%5 - 10%5 - 10%Tourism/leisure component; premium residential
Innovation District25 - 35%30 - 40%8 - 12%10 - 15%3 - 8%Research/tech office; live-work; university/R&D anchor
Cultural Quarter30 - 45%5 - 15%10 - 20%15 - 25%5 - 10%Cultural facilities anchor; F&B and gallery retail strong
Land Use Ratios (% of total site area, not GFA)
ComponentMinRecommendedMax
Building footprint25%35 - 45%55%
Streets and circulation20%25 - 35%40%
Public open space (parks, plazas)10%15 - 25%35%
Semi-private open space (courtyards, gardens)5%10 - 15%20%
Surface parking0%0 - 5%15%

4. Retail and Commercial Sizing

4.1 Retail Space Per Capita
  • Developed economies: 1.5 - 2.5 m2 of retail GFA per person in the catchment
  • Developing economies: 0.5 - 1.0 m2 per person
  • Over-retailed markets (US suburban): 4.0+ m2/person - avoid over-supply
4.2 Convenience Retail Sizing

Catchment: 500m radius / 5,000 people minimum Typical components:

UseSize RangeThreshold Population
Supermarket / grocery400 - 2,500 m23,000 - 5,000 people
Pharmacy100 - 300 m23,000 - 5,000
Bakery / pastry50 - 150 m22,000 - 5,000
Convenience store100 - 300 m21,000 - 3,000
Laundry / dry cleaner50 - 150 m25,000 - 10,000
Hair salon / barber50 - 150 m23,000 - 5,000
Bank / ATM50 - 200 m25,000 - 10,000
Post office / parcel pickup50 - 200 m25,000 - 10,000

Total convenience retail: 1,000 - 4,000 m2 for a neighborhood of 5,000 - 10,000 people

4.3 Comparison Retail Sizing

Catchment: 2 km radius / 25,000+ people Typical components:

UseSize RangeThreshold Population
Fashion / clothing100 - 500 m2 per store10,000 - 25,000
Electronics200 - 1,000 m225,000+
Homeware / furniture500 - 5,000 m225,000+
Bookshop100 - 500 m215,000 - 25,000
Sporting goods200 - 1,000 m225,000+
4.4 Food and Beverage Sizing
  • F&B per capita: 0.3 - 0.5 m2 GFA per person in the catchment
  • Seat count: 200 - 350 seats per 10,000 people
  • Typical mix: 40% restaurants, 30% cafes, 15% fast-casual/takeaway, 15% bars
  • Average size: cafe 80 - 150 m2, restaurant 150 - 400 m2, bar 100 - 300 m2
  • F&B needs foot traffic: locate at intersections, transit stops, ground floors of office/residential, facing public spaces
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4.5 Office Space Sizing
  • Per employee (NIA): 10 - 15 m2 traditional; 6 - 10 m2 co-working/hot-desk; 15 - 25 m2 creative/tech
  • GFA to NIA ratio (office): typically 75 - 85% (15 - 25% core, circulation, plant)
  • Floor plate: 200 - 2,500 m2 per floor (varies by market and building type)
  • Employment density: 1 employee per 10 - 15 m2 NIA (traditional), 1 per 6 - 10 m2 (co-working)
  • Office generates demand for: F&B (lunch), convenience retail, fitness, childcare, transit
4.6 Hotel Sizing
  • Demand proxy: 1 room per 1,000 visitor-nights per year (from tourism data)
  • Room size: budget 18 - 22 m2, midscale 25 - 35 m2, upscale 35 - 55 m2, luxury 50 - 100+ m2
  • GFA per room (including lobby, F&B, back-of-house): 45 - 80 m2 total per key
  • Typical urban hotel: 100 - 300 rooms; boutique: 30 - 80 rooms
  • Hotel generates demand for: F&B, retail, transit, event space, wellness
4.7 Ground Floor Design Rules
  • Active ground floor depth: 8 - 15m for retail, 6 - 10m for cafe/restaurant (deeper = less natural light)
  • Ground floor ceiling height: 4.0 - 5.0m clear (allows mezzanine, signage, servicing, future flexibility)
  • Frontage requirements: minimum 6m per retail unit; maximum 15m without an entrance break
  • Transparency: minimum 60% glazing on ground floor facades facing public space
  • No blank walls: every ground-floor facade facing a street or public space must be active (retail, F&B, lobby, community use, display window, or at minimum an art wall)
  • Servicing: rear access for deliveries; no roller shutters or loading docks on primary frontages
  • Residential ground floors: if residential at ground, elevate 0.5 - 1.0m above sidewalk for privacy, or set back behind a private garden zone (2 - 3m)

5. Community Facility Requirements

Use the following thresholds and sizing formulas to determine when and how large community facilities should be in a development program.

5.1 Education
FacilityPopulation ThresholdSite AreaBuilding AreaService Radius
Early Childhood Center (0 - 5)1 per 3,000 - 5,000 people0.2 - 0.5 ha200 - 1,000 m2300 - 500m walk
Primary School (5 - 11)1 per 5,000 - 10,000 people1.0 - 2.0 ha2,000 - 8,000 m2500m walk
Secondary School (11 - 18)1 per 15,000 - 25,000 people3.0 - 5.0 ha5,000 - 20,000 m21,000m walk

Sizing formulas:

  • Early childhood: 3.5 - 5.0 m2 indoor space per child + 7.0 m2 outdoor per child; assume 50 - 100 places per center
  • Primary: 5.0 - 8.0 m2 per student (building), 10 - 15 m2 per student (site); assume 300 - 600 students
  • Secondary: 8.0 - 12.0 m2 per student (building), 20 - 30 m2 per student (site); assume 800 - 1,500 students

Co-location: Schools should share facilities (sports fields, halls, libraries) with the community for after-hours use. Design for dual access.

5.2 Healthcare
FacilityPopulation ThresholdBuilding AreaService Radius
GP Clinic / Medical Center1 per 5,000 - 10,000 people300 - 1,000 m2500m - 1 km
Pharmacy1 per 3,000 - 5,000 people100 - 300 m2500m
Dental Clinic1 per 5,000 - 10,000 people100 - 400 m21 km
Community Health Center1 per 20,000 - 50,000 people1,000 - 3,000 m22 km
Hospital (general)1 per 50,000 - 200,000 people10,000 - 100,000+ m25 - 15 km
5.3 Community and Cultural
FacilityPopulation ThresholdBuilding AreaService Radius
Community Center1 per 10,000 - 15,000 people800 - 2,500 m21 km
Library Branch1 per 20,000 - 30,000 people500 - 2,000 m21 - 2 km
Place of WorshipVaries (1 per 5,000 - 10,000 typical)200 - 5,000 m2Varies
Youth Center1 per 10,000 - 20,000 people500 - 1,500 m21 km
Senior Center1 per 15,000 - 25,000 people300 - 1,000 m2500m
Performance Venue1 per 50,000+ people1,000 - 5,000 m2City-wide
Art Gallery1 per 30,000 - 50,000 people500 - 3,000 m22 - 5 km
5.4 Community Center Programming

A typical 1,500 m2 community center should include:

  • Multi-purpose hall (250 - 400 m2): events, markets, fitness, performances, elections
  • Meeting rooms x 2 - 3 (30 - 60 m2 each): community groups, classes, tutoring
  • Kitchen (30 - 50 m2): event catering, cooking classes, community meals
  • Office (50 - 100 m2): community organization, local council presence
  • Reception / foyer (50 - 100 m2): information, display, casual meeting
  • Storage (50 - 100 m2): furniture, event equipment, supplies
  • Restrooms: sized for hall capacity (1 WC per 25 people)
  • Outdoor space: terrace, garden, or plaza connection for overflow

6. Vertical Mixed-Use Design

When multiple uses are stacked in a single building, follow these rules.

6.1 Typical Stacking Order (Bottom to Top)
  1. Basement / Below grade: Parking, service, plant rooms, storage
  2. Ground floor: Retail, F&B, lobby (residential or office), community use
  3. Level 1 - 2 (Podium): Office, medical, co-working, hotel lobby, community, childcare
  4. Level 3+ (Tower): Residential or hotel above; office in middle levels

Rationale: Retail needs street frontage and foot traffic (ground only). Office tolerates podium levels with limited natural light on lower floors. Residential benefits from upper floors (views, light, quiet, privacy). Hotel can go anywhere above ground but benefits from views.

6.2 Separate Entries and Cores
  • Residential entry: dedicated lobby at street level, separate from retail and office; direct access to residential elevators; secure access control
  • Office entry: dedicated lobby, often grander and more public-facing; separate elevator bank
  • Retail entry: direct from street at grade; no shared lobbies with residential
  • Service entry: at rear or side, not visible from primary public frontage; dedicated service elevator for deliveries
  • Hotel entry: prominent street presence with porte-cochere or canopy; dedicated elevator to guest floors
6.3 Structural Considerations
  • Column grid: Retail prefers 8 - 10m spans (flexible, open floor plans). Residential prefers 6 - 8m (wall positions). Office prefers 9 - 12m (open plan). Use a transfer structure at the transition (typically at podium roof level).
  • Floor-to-floor height: Retail ground floor: 4.5 - 5.5m. Office: 3.6 - 4.2m. Residential: 2.8 - 3.3m. Hotel: 3.0 - 3.6m. Parking: 3.0 - 3.3m.
  • Load-bearing: Retail and parking floors need higher live loads (5 - 10 kPa). Residential typically 2 - 3 kPa.
6.4 Servicing and Logistics
  • Separate waste collection for residential (domestic) and commercial (trade waste)
  • Dedicated loading dock for commercial tenants: minimum 1 bay per 5,000 m2 commercial GFA
  • Residential move-in/move-out logistics: dedicated service elevator and staging area
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are typically separate for each use (different requirements, metering, and operating hours)
6.5 Podium and Amenity Deck
  • The roof of the podium (typically Level 3 - 5) is the ideal location for shared amenity:
    • Residential amenity: pool, gym, garden, BBQ, lounge, co-working
    • Office amenity: terrace, meeting rooms, outdoor workspace
    • Shared: can be combined if access is controlled
  • Podium roof level often provides the largest continuous outdoor space in a high-rise mixed-use building

Use the following reference for detailed space standards, parking rates, trip generation, revenue assumptions, phasing logic, and absorption rates:

  • Detailed land use guide: See references/land-use-guide.md for comprehensive space standards per use, parking and trip generation rates, revenue and cost assumptions, phasing logic, and absorption rates.

Key External References:

  • Jane Jacobs, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" (1961) - the foundational text on mixed-use urbanism
  • UN-Habitat, "A New Strategy of Sustainable Neighbourhood Planning: Five Principles" (2014)
  • ULI (Urban Land Institute), "Mixed-Use Development Handbook" (2003)
  • ITE Trip Generation Manual (10th Edition) - vehicle trip rates by land use
  • LEED-ND v4 Reference Guide - mixed-use and diversity credits
  • Congress for the New Urbanism, "Sprawl Repair Manual" by Galina Tachieva (2010)
  • Steuteville & Langdon, "New Urbanism: Best Practices Guide" (4th Edition)
  • NACTO Transit Street Design Guide (2016) - transit-oriented mixed-use design
  • World Bank, "Planning, Connecting, and Financing Cities-Now" (2013)

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Questions about Mixed Use Programming

What does Mixed Use Programming do?

Develop land use programs and optimize the mix of uses for urban districts, neighborhoods, and individual buildings. Mixed Use Programming is an agent skill from Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude. Develop land use programs and optimize the mix of uses for urban districts, neighborhoods, and individual buildings.

When should I use Mixed Use Programming?

Mixed Use Programming fits situations like: the user asks about land use programming; program distribution; office space requirements; residential-commercial balance.

How do I install Mixed Use Programming in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude --skill mixed-use-programming -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/mixed-use-programming in Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude) into .claude/skills/mixed-use-programming in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Mixed Use Programming in Codex?

Run `npx skills add Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude --skill mixed-use-programming -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/mixed-use-programming in Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude) into .agents/skills/mixed-use-programming in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Mixed Use Programming in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude --skill mixed-use-programming -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/mixed-use-programming, .gemini/skills/mixed-use-programming, .github/skills/mixed-use-programming and .opencode/skills/mixed-use-programming in your project.

What does Mixed Use Programming need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Mixed Use Programming is instructions for the agent only.

Does Mixed Use Programming access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Mixed Use Programming safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Mixed Use Programming use?

Mixed Use Programming is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Mixed Use Programming use?

About 5.6k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 22k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 5.8k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Mixed Use Programming?

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Who maintains Mixed Use Programming?

Abhinavbwj (a GitHub user) maintains it in Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude, which has 132 GitHub stars. The repository holds 18 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 12, 2026.

Source: Abhinavbwj/Urban-Design-Skills-Claude on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.