Transit-oriented development (TOD) is nationally recognized as a critical strategy for achieving sustainable growth. The key question is no longer whether or not we want TOD, but rather, how do we make it happen? Mirroring recent trends in many U.S. urban areas, the central Puget Sound region of Washington State has accelerated investments in high-capacity transit, setting up a growing number of opportunities for TOD. With the goal of maximizing these opportunities, Washington State advocacy organizations Futurewise and Transportation Choices Coalition teamed with integrated design firm GGLO to produce a report entitled “Transit-Oriented Communities: A Blueprint for Washington State.” And while the report is focused on Washington State, the vision, principles, and recommendations described are relevant to…