"areas including" is a perfectly acceptable phrase to use in written English.
For example, "The new library is looking to expand into areas including children's literature and technology resources."
The living areas, including a lookout loft, are upstairs.
They engulfed the lower areas including the garages.
In some areas, including Boston in Lincolnshire, schools were closed.
Committees cover several areas, including criminal justice and economic justice.
Still, Mr. Bloomberg faces challenges in some areas, including education.
Other areas, including several Midwestern states, have also been affected.
"We concentrate on all the important areas, including behaviour management.
(A few areas, including Miami, showed improvements instead of declines).
Other areas, including Portland, Ore., have started similar programs.
The company aims to expand into other areas including mortgages and car insurance.
COMMON SPACES: Most of the common areas, including a breakfast nook, have lake views.
