It seems to me that's where most of the world is going (except America?). I moved yesterday in a similar setup in Istanbul. I could take the elevator down and in a 100m radius there is a coffee-shop, convenience store, gym, food places, and other commerce. There is also a co-working space in the next building. I've been in similar places in Bangkok/Kuala Lumpur.
America is seriously the only country that seems to think single use zoning is a good idea. Mixed use has always been the default in the rest of the world.
