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.
Transit, Zoning, and Affordable Housing: Insights from Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ MBTA Communities Law represents a bold yet balanced approach to addressing the state’s housing shortage. By requiring municipalities with access to rapid transit or commuter rail to zone for multifamily housing, the law aims to expand housing opportunities near transit while maintaining local control.
The Week in TOD News March 15-21, 2025
CA introduces transit density bill • Hoboken to replace parking garage with TOD • NY funds affordable homes • Denver NWSL team plans TOD stadium • Redevelopment in Vancouver
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Recap: Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities
Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities, a TOD in Your Downtown event held on February 7, 2025, and hosted by NJTOD, Downtown New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) Program, convened experts from public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to discuss affordable housing, equitable transit-oriented development, and the fourth round of the Mount Laurel Doctrine.
FY2025 Transit Village Grants Awarded to Eight New Jersey Municipalities
Governor Murphy’s Administration recently announced $2.6 million in FY2025 Transit Village grant funding that will be awarded to eight New Jersey municipalities for quality of life and infrastructural improvements around transit facilities.
The 4th Round of New Jersey Affordable Housing Obligations: A Transit Friendly Perspective
New calculations mandate over 146,000 units of affordable housing. TOD incentives in the law reduce obligations and ease infrastructure strain.
4th Round Affordable Housing and What It Means to Your Downtown
Earlier this year, the legislature adopted a series of bills targeted at increasing housing affordability. The main bill, A4/S50, intends to streamline the process for the 4th round of municipal affordable housing obligations.
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Gentle Density and Missing Middle Housing in New Jersey
In New Jersey, as in much of the U.S., prospective homeowners and tenants often face a choice between single-family homes
