# Socially Inclusive Skyscrapers This Residential Tower Blends High-End, Mid-Range & Social Housing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-inclusive-residential-tower References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/architecture/mecanoo-the-grace/) & [mecanoo.nl](https://www.mecanoo.nl/News/ID/591/Mecanoo-wins-approval-for-The-Grace-high-rise-ensemble-in-The-Hague) While gleaming residential towers have often been restricted to the wealthy and the upper middle-class, there is a growing movement towards embracing [mixed-use setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skamarken) as a means of addressing the global housing crisis whilst also bringing people together and breaking down barriers in urban communities, which is precisely the approach that [Mecanoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-abu-dhab) is taking with its residential towers planned for The Hague in the Netherlands. These residential towers will be home to 1,400 residential units which combine [social housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/85-social-dwellings-in-cornell), mid-range units and market-rate rental properties. What's more, the building will be equipped with several shared facilities to allow for a vibrant lifestyle, while amenities such as electric cars and shared bicycles will encourage eco-friendly transportation. The buildings will also be topped with a rooftop garden, while the lower levels will play host to retail and office spaces and a restaurant. Image Credit: Mecanoo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Inclusivity Housing:** Merging high-end, mid-range and social housing in the design of buildings, communities and cities that promote positive social interaction, encourage inclusivity and mitigate housing shortages. - **Mixed-use Developments:** Creating mixed-use facilities that combine residential, retail, office spaces and recreational areas to promote active lifestyles, eco-friendly transportation, and a sense of community within urban settings. - **Eco-friendly Transportation Services:** Integrating eco-friendly transportation services in buildings to provide sustainable travel options, reduce carbon footprint and improve air quality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can focus on creating innovative mixed-use facilities that address the global housing crisis, promote social inclusivity and environmentally conscious living. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can develop long-term strategies to promote mixed-use facilities, social inclusivity, and a sustainable transportation infrastructure that supports the needs of diverse urban communities. - **Transportation Solutions:** Transportation companies can offer eco-friendly transportation services, such as electric cars and shared bicycles, to complement the development of mixed-use facilities and mitigate environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lush Garden Housing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Colorful Social Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-sinderen-plaza.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Stacked Cylindrical City Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oopen.md) - [Triangular Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-raval.md) - [Eco Living Vertical Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical.md) - [Mixed-Use Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skamarken.md)