transit-oriented development

The Week in TOD News August 29-September 4, 2020

September 8, 2020September 10, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo Adaptive reuse, affordable housing, budgets, COVID-19, East Orange NJ, gentrification, healthy housing, institutional racism, master plan, modular building, North Bergen NJ, Raritan NJ, revenues, Seniors, service cuts, suburbs, supportive housing, sustainability, Toronto Canada, transit-oriented development, transportation disadvantaged

Themes this week: Designing for the post-pandemic era. Will city dwellers decamp for the suburbs (thinking that it makes them safer)? Meanwhile there are TOD plans and projects aplenty, including those for affordable and supportive housing.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News August 22-28, 2020

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo COVID-19, Elizabeth NJ, Hoboken NJ, Jersey City NJ, Malaysia, Missoula MT, mixed use development, Newark NJ, opportunity zones, public transit, recovery, redevelopment, resilence, San Francisco CA, Saudi Arabia, Scotch Plains NJ, sustainable transportation, transit-oriented development

From doomsday scenarios to flexing to new models, transit agencies throughout the U.S. and the world face uncertainty in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, transit-friendly projects are moving forward, both here in New Jersey and elsewhere.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News August 8-14, 2020

August 17, 2020August 19, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo anti-displacement, Atlantic City NJ, bike ped, climate, coronavirus, COVID-19, Fairfax VA, gentrification, high-speed rail, local workforce development, mixed-use spaces, Montgomery County MD, New Jersey, Omaha NE, opportunity zones, parking minimum, Pawtucket RI, pedestrian oriented, pedestrian oriented infrastructure, Philadelphia PA, pike and pedestrian oriented infrastructure, Plainfield NJ, public transportation, redevelopment, revitalization, sprawl, tax abatement, Thailand, transit access, transit-oriented communities, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, zoning

This week’s news… staying safe when riding transit, the enduring appeal of urban places, and thinking beyond zoning to promote affordable housing.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 25-31, 2020

August 3, 2020August 5, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo Adaptive reuse, affordable housing, anti-displacement, COVID-19, equitable development, mixed use development, mixed-income residential, multi-family housing, multi-modal transportation, Newark NJ, Open Streets, parking, pedestrian infrastructure, Slow Streets, South Amboy NJ, sustainable communities, transit accessibility, Transit Supportive Investments, transit-oriented development, zoning

This week, articles focus on how transit agencies—and the people who ride transit—are adapting to pandemic conditions; how crises can inspire opportunities for lasting and meaning improvement; and how TOD can be harnessed to address access to affordable housing.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 11-17, 2020

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo 15-minute city, accessibility, affordable housing, Atlanta, C40 Urban Leaders, Columbus, coronavirus, COVID-19, energy efficient infrastructure, engagement, equitable solutions, equity, green infrastructure, Jakarta, LinkUS, Los Angeles, Metro Los Angeles, Minneapolis, mixed-use, MRT Jakarta, Ohio, pandemic, people of color, quality growth, redevelopment, regional planning, renewable energy investment, Salt Lake City, sustainable transportation, sustainable urban mobility, tax abatement, train station, transit hub, transit-oriented communities, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, Utah, walkability

The 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.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News July 4-10, 2020

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo accessibility, bike/ped infrastructure, bus electrification, Citibike, cyclist, e-bikes, electric bus, electric-bikes, fleet electrification, Germany, green transportation, incremental development, Jersey City NJ, light rail transit, Lime, neighborhood revitalization, New York City, Newark NJ, PILOT, Plainfield NJ, rail transit, redevelopment, Revel, train stations, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, Tyson's Corner VA, walkability, Yulu

As stories from the U.S., Europe, and India indicate, micro-mobility via bikes, e-bikes, and walking is emerging as an alternative to traditional transit. TOD in Newark, Plainfield, and Jersey City also makes the news.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 27-July 3, 2020

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo 30-minute city, bus rapid transit, California, Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Kearny NJ, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, mixed use development, multi-family housing, placemaking, public spaces, public transit, rail transit, redevelopment, TODTOWN, transit corridor development, transit-oriented development, Winnipeg

COVID spurs the re-purposing of public space and real-time crowding data. Redevelopment projects in Ho-Ho-Kus and Kearny. Automated buses in Connecticut, BRT in Omaha, and more TOD. TODTOWN in Shanghai, Winnipeg gets its first TOD, and the 30-minute city.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 20-26, 2020

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo 5G, adaptive redesign, affordable housing, Amtrak, China, community spaces, COVID-19, federal transit investments, greenspaces, MTA, multi-family housing, neighborhood revitalization, New Jersey, New York, NJ TRANSIT, Ontario, pandemic, pandemic recovery, pilot programs, Portal Bridge, redevelopment, resilient design, Singapore, social distancing, transit, transit ridership, transit-oriented development, transportation access, zoning changes

COVID impacts on public transit, mobility, urban life and the nation’s infrastructure. A path toward a green recovery for NJ, Portal Bridge funding. Historic preservation. TOD. BRT. Zoning. New vehicle funding in Ontario. 5G smart bus route pilot in China. Station area upgrades in Singapore.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 13-19, 2020

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo Bengaluru, bridge repair, bus rapid transit, coronavirus pandemic, federal grant, Federal Highway Authority, innovation district, Jakarta, mixed use development, multi-family housing, pandemic response, public transportation, Rahway NJ, redevelopment, regional transit, ridership, street design, Toronto, transit-oriented development, Twin Cities

COVID-19 has sparked renewed interest in street design but may have also caused undue concerns about safety on public transit and urban flight. Rahway project nears completion, Portal North Bridge funding. TOD redevelopment projects abound — many with pedestrian and other mobility improvements. Bengalura agency expands to address TOD; Jakarta upgrades stations.

TOD News Briefs

The Week in TOD News June 6-12, 2020

June 15, 2020June 17, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordable housing, coronavirus, downtown redevelopment, economic development, greenspace, Hackensack, Mesa City, mixed-use, multi-family, New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, public parks, redevelopment, regional rail, regional railway, SMART railway line, Sonoma County, transit housing, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, transportation infrastructure, transportation policy, Twin Cities, walkable communities, zoning

NJT 10-Year Strategic & 5-Year Capital Plans. Safe transit riding in France & Japan. The value of parks. Hackensack project moves forward. Development & parking. Equitable access to transportation. Advancing TOD through BRT, zoning changes, improving access, and affordable housing. Vancouver’s Translink explores Value Capture.

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