Time to look to the future
### Introduction to Office Mixed-Use Projects Office mixed-use projects integrate office spaces with complementary uses like retail, residential, hospitality, and entertainment within a single development or adjacent buildings. These "live-work-play" environments aim to create vibrant, walkable communities that address modern lifestyle demands, such as reduced commuting, amenity access, and community connection. Post-pandemic shifts, including hybrid work and e-commerce disruption, have accelerated their growth, with mixed-use accounting for nearly half of new U.S. commercial and multifamily development since 2010. In 2025, these projects are stabilizing the commercial real estate (CRE) market, particularly as office demand rebounds modestly and retail emerges as a resilient anchor. Retail plays a pivotal role in these developments, often comprising 4-14% of total square footage (SF) but driving foot traffic, revenue diversification, and overall project viability. While resid...