New York NY – NJTOD

The Week in TOD News August 14-20, 2021

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Stephanie DiPetrillo accessibility, Boston MA, Brisbane Australia, fares, Garfield NJ, Hoboken NJ, Indianapolis IN, land trusts, Lebanon TN, Millbrae CA, New York NY, Newark NJ, Smart Growth, Somerset NJ, TOD zoning, Toronto Canada, transit equity, universal design, walking distance, Washington DC, zoning

Transit agencies ‘reopen’ with lower fares and increased service, TODs open on the Raritan Valley Line, and alleys prove to be hidden opportunities for densification.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 24-30, 2021

August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 Noah Harper accessibility, accessibility apps, affordable housing, Beijing China, Chicago Il, coordination of services, COVID-19, Denver CA, environmental justice, equity, federal funding, Hoboken NJ, Lancaster CA, minimum parking requirements, New York NY, Newark NJ, Oakland CA, Pittsburgh PA, redevelopment, San Jose CA, Somerville MA, Surat India, Tampa FL, zoning

A federal infrastructure deal allocates funds for transit, a potential TOD with a new public park in Hoboken, and Denver lowers parking minimums to boost affordable housing production.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 17-23, 2021

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Noah Harper affordable housing, Atlanta GA, Caracas Venezuela, Chatham NJ, Columbus OH, equity, Fredericksburg VA, Jersey City NJ, mixed-use, New York NY, parking, Portland OR, San Antonio TX, San Diego CA, sustainability, Trenton NJ, Vancouver Canada

The uneven return of riders to transit, two multifamily projects proposed in Trenton, and Venezuelan architecture offers democratic solutions for low-income housing

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 3-9, 2021

July 12, 2021July 13, 2021 Noah Harper Austin TX, Boston MA, BRT, Buffalo NY, engagement, Estonia, Galloway NJ, Hoboken NJ, India, light rail, Los Angeles CA, Milpitas CA, multimodal transportation, New York NY, Newark NJ, Orange NJ, P3, Paterson NJ, Philadelphia PA, Pittsburgh PA, public-private partnerships, ridership, San Francisco CA, St Paul MN, Washington DC

A transit-oriented building boom in NJ continues, with planners considering transit expansions too.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 19-25, 2021

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Noah Harper Adaptive reuse, affordable housing, Bangkok Thailand, Berlin Germany, Brockton MA, BRT, Cambridge UK, Camden NJ, Chicago Il, Cleveland OH, equity, eTOD, Hoboken NJ, Jersey City NJ, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, New Orleans NY, New York NY, Oakland CA, parking, Philadelphia PA, redevelopment, service levels, Washington DC

Three affordable housing projects in Camden, Hoboken, and Tarrytown, NY show various approaches to equitable TOD in the region.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 5-11, 2021

June 14, 2021June 16, 2021 Noah Harper affordable housing, Boston MA, Burlington VT, central business districts, Chicago Il, Delhi India, Dunellen NJ, Elizabeth NJ, essential workers, Fort Worth TX, Galloway NJ, Jersey City NJ, Kansas City MO, La Mesa CA, Lagos Nigeria, land pooling, LBGTQ+, Los Angeles CA, new service models, New York NY, Philadelphia PA, post-pandemic

Planners ponder lessons learned from the pandemic: Will we return to normal, or something better?

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News May 15-21, 2021

May 24, 2021May 25, 2021 Stephanie DiPetrillo Boston MA, comprehensive planning, East Orange NJ, free transit fares, Hebei China, Jersey City NJ, Kansas City MO, land use, Los Angeles CA, New York NY, parking minimums, San Diego CA, Selangor Malaysia, Shanghai China, South Amboy NJ, Trenton NJ, VMT

Breaking down the barrier between land use and transportation, testing the efficacy of fare-free transit, and sourcing crowd-pleasing infill ideas from the community.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News May 1-7, 2021

May 11, 2021May 12, 2021 Stephanie DiPetrillo Atlanta GA, bus rapid transit, Hanoi Vietnam, Jersey City NJ, land value tax, Los Angeles CA, New York NY, Philadelphia PA, Raleigh NC, reopening, safe streets, San Jose CA, St Paul MN, Transit Village, Wales United Kingdom, West Orange NJ

The light at the end of the tunnel: cities and states relax regulations, and transit agencies plan to boost service. But is it too soon?

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News April 24-30, 2021

May 4, 2021May 5, 2021 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordable housing, Berkeley CA, bike parking, Boston MA, Boulder CO, Brooklyn NY, Camden NJ, Chicago Il, Delhi India, infrastructure, joint development, Massachusetts TOD law, New York NY, Newark NJ, Odenton MD, Providence RI, social housing, transit equity, Trenton NJ, Vancouver Canada

Reopening continues apace with a slow and steady return of passengers, support for improved infrastructure and maintenance, and new and more equitable transit-oriented development