Cardiff
Cardiff Embankment: A 40-acre regeneration site located just south of Cardiff city centre
Feasibility and Financial Planning
- Test viability: Conduct complex financial modeling for each separate use (e.g., retail vs. residential) as its own business model.
- Manage costs: Establish a robust budget accounting for shared infrastructure like parking, elevators, and public amenities.
- Secure funding: Address the higher perceived financial risk of mixed-use projects when lining up investors or development finance.
Planning, Design, and Consenting
- Design integration: Plan human-scale architecture, pedestrian flows, and distinct entryways for different users (such as residents versus shoppers).Regulatory approvals:
- Obtain necessary zoning changes, building consents, and resource permits from local authorities.
Construction and Interfacing
- Manage contractors: Coordinate multiple contractors working across different parcels or phases of the development.Implement infrastructure: Build shared structural elements, parking facilities, and safety systems tailored to high-density, multi-user environments