This document summarizes a mixed-use development project in Jilin City, China from 2012-2013. The author was the Project Leader and Design Director for the 125,000 square meter development, which included 25,000 square meters of retail space. It was the third phase of a larger 1.2 million square meter residential development by Vanke. The challenges included revising the construction budget and reducing the retail and office space to adapt to changing market conditions while maintaining good design quality within the lower budget.