Planning the land, arranging different facilities such as shops, schools, offices and housing areas separately has been a matter of contention. While some think that this way of spatial distribution is more convenient for people, others argue that mixed-use development greatly advantages the lifestyle of residents.
Arranging facilities separately could benefit small families or older residents or just someone who prefers quietness due to peacefulness of housing areas because they are situated far from the city center. Moreover, these areas less polluted, providing better quality of life. In fact, separated areas would be easier for individuals to navigate through city. For example, residents would be generally concerned about where certain facilities are located.
While planning facilities separately could address some issues, there are some concerns such as, longer commutes, environmental impact, and decreased community interaction. Separation of areas often increases travel time within the city, creating traffic congestion in some areas, whereas this could be solved by planning mixed-use development.
In conclusion, I think the advantages of urban zoning outweigh its disadvantages. Because separated planning allows residents to live in peaceful neighborhood as well as travelling within the city, following certain rules for some areas such as where schools are located. As for disadvantages, I believe they could be easily solved by constructing more streets for mobility