Yeah, in the past a generic building could be used for virtually anything. Unfortunately, our hyper efficient business operations have driven companies to build very specific use oriented buildings, generally with a standardized layout. Of course this was aided by available land and automobility. I was in Barcelona last year and was amazed at the variety of ground floor uses on every block. https://teampline.org/2022/11/28/mixed-up-in-barcelona/
Yeah, in the past a generic building could be used for virtually anything. Unfortunately, our hyper efficient business operations have driven companies to build very specific use oriented buildings, generally with a standardized layout. Of course this was aided by available land and automobility. I was in Barcelona last year and was amazed at the variety of ground floor uses on every block. https://teampline.org/2022/11/28/mixed-up-in-barcelona/