Accessing Opportunities And Strategies For Transit-Oriented Development
September 25, 2013
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A new report by the Center for Transit-Oriented Development and the Jonathan Rose Companies entitled "Making It Happen: Opportunities and Strategies for Transit-Oriented Development in the Knowledge Corridor" has been added to the Resource Center best practices database.
Making It Happen: Opportunities and Strategies for Transit-Oriented Development in the Knowledge Corridor
September 19, 2013
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Executive Summary
A Station Area Typology of Economic Opportunity: A Guide to Better Connecting Transit, Jobs and Workforce Development in the Denver Region
June 25, 2013
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Introduction
Most of the emphasis to date on TOD has been around residential development – building compact, mixed-use, mixed-income housing near transit, with shops and services nearby and a variety of transportation choices. Yet economic and workforce development are just as important to incorporate into transit-oriented communities. People who can take transit to work often spend less on transportation costs, saving them money to spend on other things. Employers also benefit by locating near transit in a variety of ways, from gaining access to a larger labor pool, saving money on things like parking and health care and greater convenience to clients and customers. Workforce training providers that locate near transit give potential workers greater access to their services and also lower the cost of taking such training courses in order to find a job. This is especially important for low- to middle-skill workers, who often need training beyond high school to get a good paying…
New Reconnecting America Report Explores Economic and Workforce Development Impacts of Denver’s Southeast Light Rail Line
April 17, 2013
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Reconnecting America has completed an analysis of the economic and workforce development impacts of Denver's Southeast Rail Line and concluded that the 6-year-old light rail line has only supplemented what is already there, instead of acting as a driver of economic opportunity for residents of the region. This is the first in a series of reports by the Mile High Connects examining the opportunities and challenges of connecting middle-skill workers to economic opportunities through improved transit service and is meant to inform the planning of current and future transit corridors in the Denver region.
Urbanism & Design: Low Impact Design Standards, Pittsburgh TOD, Height Isn't Density, Preserving Berlin Wall, Affordable Housing & Corridor Planning
March 21, 2013
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URBANISM & DESIGN
DDOT Drafting Low Impact Design Standards
Georgetown Patch
DDOT welcomes public feedback on draft design standards for low impact development and green infrastructure for the public right-of-way.
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News: Stations Key To Texas HSR, KC Commuter Plans Stall, OKC To Brownsville Rail, Bike & Ped Counting Research, TOD Satisfaction Research
March 15, 2013
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Tracks News - In this section you'll find news from cities around the country as well as interviews and general reporting on issues. It might be from a newspaper or a blog, but it counts as news.
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Fort Worth: Locating Stations May Determine HSR Future
Fort Worth Star Telegram
The fate of a proposal to build a high-speed rail line connecting Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston may rest on whether North Texas leaders can agree on where to put a station...
Read On Kansas City: Commuter Rail Plans Off for Now Kansas City Star
Jackson County's commuter rail proposal has suddenly stalled out, ending for now County Executive Mike Sanders' hope of having a sales tax…
The fate of a proposal to build a high-speed rail line connecting Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston may rest on whether North Texas leaders can agree on where to put a station...
Read On Kansas City: Commuter Rail Plans Off for Now Kansas City Star
Jackson County's commuter rail proposal has suddenly stalled out, ending for now County Executive Mike Sanders' hope of having a sales tax…
Transit-Oriented Development Typology Strategy for Allegheny County
February 8, 2013|Center for Transit-Oriented Development
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Cities and regions from coast to coast are pursuing transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies as a way to achieve many goals, including increased economic competitiveness through improved quality of life, reduced congestion, lower transportation costs for households, improved air quality, reduced costs for providing city services, and growth management. The concept of TOD is becoming more popular as the number of regions planning light rail, bus rapid transit, and other fixed-guideway transit investments expands.
New Study Shows Potential of Transit-Oriented Development in Pittsburgh Region
February 8, 2013
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The Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) today released results of a year-long study into the potential for transit-oriented development to unlock economic, environmental and fiscal benefits for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
News: Transit Access Satisfaction Factors, Vancouver Anti-LRT Law, Seattle Rent Forcast, Beijing To Focus On Ecology, Denver Brownfield Revitalization
January 18, 2013
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Tracks News - In this section you'll find news from cities around the country as well as interviews and general reporting on issues. It might be from a newspaper or a blog, but it counts as news.
TRANSPORT
Twin Cities: 70% Residents Support Spending for SWLRT
Twin Cities Finance and Commerce
A new survey shows support is growing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line and that most respondents think Minnesota should spend $118 million to help pay for its construction...
Read On DC: Smartphone Developers - Metro Limiting Bus Data Washington Post
Developers of transit apps for smartphones say Metro unnecessarily limits the data it provides, and when the transit agency does provide…
A new survey shows support is growing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line and that most respondents think Minnesota should spend $118 million to help pay for its construction...
Read On DC: Smartphone Developers - Metro Limiting Bus Data Washington Post
Developers of transit apps for smartphones say Metro unnecessarily limits the data it provides, and when the transit agency does provide…
Growing Station Areas: The Variety and Potential of Transit Oriented Development in Metro Boston
December 13, 2012
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The June 2012 report "Growing Station Areas: The Variety and Potential of Transit Oriented Development in Metro Boston" has been added to the Resource Center's best practices database.
