NJTOD informs New Jersey on what is happening in transit friendly planning (TFP) and transit oriented development (TOD) in the state and around the country: best practices, model programs, legislation, research, and local problem-solving experiences.
Filling the Gaps: Infill for Transit Connected Communities
Join us on September 30, 2025 to see how vacant lots, brownfields, and underused parcels can become walkable, vibrant neighborhoods near transit. NJTOD and NJ TRANSIT’s TFP Program will bring together developers, municipal leaders, and experts to share real-world strategies for sustainable, transit-oriented infill development.
The Week in TOD News August 23-29, 2025
NJ TRANSIT’s interactive sites map • Somerville Station TOD • Affordable housing in MA • Rethinking suburban malls • Uzbek capital Tashkent metro expansion
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Broad + Market: Newark’s Transit Village and the Path to Equitable Growth
A surge in development is transforming Newark. Since 2020, the City has approved 6,783 housing units—61% more than from 2007 to 2019. But Newark faces a challenge: how to sustain this growth without displacing longtime residents.
Recap: Gentle Density: Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing
On May 29, NJTOD, NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) program, and Downtown New Jersey hosted “Gentle Density: Unlocking the Missing Middle in Housing” at NJ TRANSIT’s new headquarters in Newark, as part of the TOD in Your Downtown Forum Series.
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95th Street Corridor Plan
Report Link: 95th Street Corridor Plan
The Chicago Plan Commission (CPC) adopted a detailed, community-informed, transit-oriented development (TOD) plan in February 2025, establishing fundamental principles for future growth and investment in the 95th Street Corridor.
