What is an alternative for "Considering the fact that"

Solution 1:

One alternative is to omit *the fact" and use considering that:

"Considering that mixed-use buildings were new at the time, it seems appropriate that the builders came from different backgrounds and industries."

Another alternative is given that:

"Given that mixed-use buildings were new at the time, it seems appropriate that the builders came from different backgrounds and industries."

Yet another alternative is in that:

"In that mixed-use buildings were new at the time, it seems appropriate that the builders came from different backgrounds and industries."

Solution 2:

I would suggest the single word Since to replace Considering the fact that:

Since mixed-use buildings were new at the time, it seems appropriate that the builders came from different backgrounds and industries.

Solution 3:

Another option is with taking into account.

Taking into account that mixed-use buildings were new at the time, it seems appropriate that the builders came from different backgrounds and industries.