Mixed-Use: The Future of Urban Real Estate

Why are mixed-use projects growing in Lisbon?

Because they integrate housing, commerce, offices and leisure in a single development, creating vibrant, efficient and self-sustainable communities.
Today, residents don't just want a place to live—they're looking for integrated spaces that offer convenience, services, mobility, and quality of life just minutes away.

Is it just an imported trend?

Not at all. Lisbon is already adopting this concept in an accelerated way. Projects that combine modern apartments with coworking spaces, restaurants, gyms, green areas and everyday services are redefining the way we live the city.
This transformation reflects a global shift towards neighborhoods that function as "micro-cities" within the city itself, where working, consuming, socializing, and living take place in the same ecosystem.

What advantages does this bring to investors?

Diversification and resilience.
Mixed-use assets generate income from multiple sources — residential rentals, shops, offices, restaurants, gyms, and even hotel components.
This diversification increases investment stability and enhances long-term appreciation, keeping pace with the growing demand for convenience- and proximity-oriented urban lifestyles.

In addition, these projects tend to remain more competitive in challenging economic cycles, as different components of the building compensate for any market fluctuations.

Did you know that...

• In international markets, mixed-use developments achieve higher occupancy rates when compared to single-use projects.

• The increase in the young and international population in Lisbon is driving the demand for multifunctional and integrated spaces.

• Increasingly, these projects include sustainability certifications, making them especially appealing to ESG-focused investors.

• Neighbourhoods planned with mixed-use models tend to generate greater appreciation per m² due to their urban attractiveness and their positive impact on lifestyle.

At Blast Advisors, we identify and connect investors to Lisbon's most promising mixed-use developments — projects that represent the future of urban real estate.

Want to position your portfolio ahead of the trend? Talk to us.