Mixed-Use Megaprojects: Turning Locations Into Destinations
The Short Version
- Developers nationwide are transforming prime real estate into massive mixed-use destinations designed for staying, not just passing through.
- Vornado’s multibillion-dollar Penn District redevelopment reimagines the blocks around Midtown Manhattan’s Penn Station.
- Suburban megaprojects like Vestar’s Legacy Park in Mesa, Arizona, signal growing demand for walkable, live-work-play environments outside city cores.
- Placemaking has become the new anchor, with residential and public-space programming driving long-term vibrancy and community connection.