# Community-Building Mixed-Use Developments Sofia's 'Garitage Park Complex' Includes Diverse Spaces By Joey Haar | Published 2018-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garitage-park-complex References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/892400/garitage-park-complex-in-bulgaria-is-the-epitome-of-mixed-use) [Mixed-use developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrington1503) have become a popular way to build citizen-friendly cities and communities, and Garitage Park Complex, a newly approved development in Sofia, Bulgaria, is taking that concept further than many have in the past. The development concept includes residences, a school, offices, commercial, retail, and event spaces all within a 41-acre space. Not only does Garitage Park Complex create a community by dint of the types of buildings located throughout the development, but it also uses [inclusive architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse) in order to create a sense of belonging. There are attractive sculptural pieces placed throughout the public areas of the complex, and the very placement of the buildings on the ground level is meant to "concentrate activity and invite community participation", according to an associate at Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects, the firm behind the development. Image Credit: Murphy Burhham & Buttrick Architects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed-use Developments:** Opportunity to create diverse spaces and foster community engagement. - **Inclusive Architecture:** Opportunity to incorporate attractive sculptural pieces and create a sense of belonging. - **Citizen-friendly Cities:** Opportunity to design developments that prioritize community needs and enhance quality of life. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Opportunity to develop innovative mixed-use projects that cater to diverse needs. - **Architecture:** Opportunity to design inclusive spaces that promote community engagement and well-being. - **Urban Planning:** Opportunity to transform cities into more citizen-friendly environments through mixed-use developments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Mixed-Use Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skamarken.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Spherical Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom.md) - [Cozy Mixed-Use Gathering Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixeduse-gathering-space.md) - [Multifamily Canadian Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-project.md) - [Golden Age-Honoring Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestadt-aspern-housing.md) - [Revived Heritage Courtyards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savarin-project.md) - [Architectural Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse.md)