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Imagine an urban community where everything you need: living, working, shopping, playing, dining, and worshipping; all reachable within a short, five-minute walk from your doorstep.

When we master-planned Rockwell Center in 1998, this concept was a pioneer in a landscape dominated by single-use zoning. Fast forward to today, and mixed-use developments have become the global gold standard for building vibrant, resilient, and human-centric cities.

From drastically reducing traffic congestion and medical expenses to cutting down the heavy financial liabilities of car ownership, designing spaces for proximity is the ultimate key to unlocking our collective financial freedom and public health. When we build safe, walkable neighborhoods with active street life, we don't just prevent crime through "eyes on the street"—we create a true, enduring sense of community.

In his latest column for BusinessWorld, our Principal Architect and Urban Planner, Arch. Felino "Jun" Palafox Jr., draws from his study of more than 2,000 cities worldwide to break down why 15-Minute Cities like Tokyo are the absolute future of urban living.

Discover how modern urban planning can elevate your quality of life, add immense value to our economy, and safeguard our planet.

Read the full article here: https://bworldonline.com/property/2026/07/07/761351/the-value-of-mixed-use-development-in-urban-living/

Pro Deo, Patria, et Terra.

The value of mixed-use development in urban living - BusinessWorld Online By Felino Palafox, Jr. IMAGINE an urban community where everything you need is reachable within a five-minute walk from your doorstep. This is how we envisioned Rockwell Center when we did the architecture, design, and master-planning in 1998. In a time when projects were limited to shopping malls,....

A place to work, learn, live, and play under one visionary campus.

The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) Conceptual Master Plan is a 25-hectare institutional mixed-use development that brings together academic excellence, healthcare innovation, and community living in one cohesive, future-ready environment. Designed through stakeholder collaboration, it creates a campus that is accessible, green, and people-centered.

With interconnected zones, walkable networks, open spaces, and a strong emphasis on wellness and sustainability, the plan redefines what a modern learning and healthcare environment can be.

At PALAFOX, this is how we design institutions—not just as campuses, but as thriving communities.