The NJ TRANSIT Transit Friendly Planning Program begins Dunellen active transportation planning study, engaging with the community at rail station, Music in the Park event
Read MoreA transit-oriented building boom in NJ continues, with planners considering transit expansions too.
Read MoreThe North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority is excited to launch Plan 2050, the long-range transportation plan for North Jersey. A robust and inclusive public involvement program will be key to forming a shared vision for the future. There are multiple ways for you to offer input for Plan 2050.
Read MoreThe theme running through this week’s news is efforts to make cities and communities more livable for all of their residents. Ideas include the “15-minute city”, subsidizing taxi services for seniors and people with disability who have been affected by COVID-19 related transit service cuts, and reexamining urban redevelopment efforts.
Read MoreThis Eno Center for Transportation webinar will discuss why transportation organizations should invite the public to take an active role in improving public transportation.
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Report link: Advancing Equitable Transit-Oriented Development through Community Partnerships and Public Sector Leadership
This 2016 white paper, produced by MZ Strategies, LLC with funding from the Ford Foundation, showcases eTOD efforts in four regions — Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul, and Seattle.
What makes a great place? The how-tos of placemaking, including outcomes and impacts when implementing placemaking strategies.
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On November 14, 2019, state and local officials gathered at the College Avenue Student Center at Rutgers University, New Brunswick to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Transit Village Initiative. Hosted by NJDOT, “Growing Transit Villages in the Garden State: Getting it Done” was a chance to take a look back on the achievements of the 33 municipalities that have joined the program and to look forward to the future of NJ Transit-oriented Development (TOD).
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This week’s video features Tom Schulze. Mr. Schulze draws upon 40 years of experience in city planning and discusses the importance of involving the public in the planning for TOD.
Read MoreThis week’s NJ TOD news: Performing Arts Center to open near Avenel Station, Raritan plans station area upgrades, Queen Latifah-backed project will have summer groundbreaking, and a Weehawken project now leasing. Also news from Chicago, Fullerton CA, Indianapolis, Malden MA, a TOD critique of the Green New Deal, a housing plan for Exeter, UK, and a TO Affordable Housing Study in Vancouver, BC.
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