NY voters want density near transit (right) • Housing near Irvington Bus Terminal • Affordable TOD in Seattle • Fort Worth station rezoning• Korean builders join Utah project (left top-to-bottom)
Article of the Week
NEW YORK—Poll Shows Huge Support for Apartments Near Transit as Hochul, Blakeman Debate Housing
Austin C. Jefferson, Streetsblog NYC | October 14, 2026
A new Open New York poll of 600 voters found that 79 percent support more multifamily housing near transit, with majority support across party lines and among homeowners and renters. The poll comes as housing affordability takes center stage in the gubernatorial election.
NJ TOD News
WEST NEW YORK—The Altiers Completes Construction at 28 Avenue at Port Imperial in West New York, New Jersey
Michael Young and Matt Pruznick, New York YIMBY | October 16, 2026
Canoe Brook has completed construction on The Altiers, a 426-unit development in West New York. The project is a short walk from the Port Imperial HBLR station and ferry terminal.
Building Opportunity: How Fair Share Housing Center Is Helping New Jersey Create More Equitable, Climate-Resilient Communities
Katharine McLaughlin, The Kresge Foundation | October 14, 2026
The Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) helps New Jersey expand affordable housing in accessible, equitable locations that support climate-resilient communities. During planning following the 2024 fair share housing law, FSHC emphasized redevelopment opportunities near transit and jobs in areas with low flood risk.
Commuters to Endure More Delays as New Jersey Bridge Project Nears End
Stefanos Chen, The New York Times | October 13, 2026
The Portal North Bridge replacement project is entering its final phase and will soon help reduce delays and congestion on rail trips between New Jersey and New York. However, commuters will face five weeks of restricted service starting on October 13 as work proceeds.
IRVINGTON—HMFA Approves Financing to Expand Support for 48-Unit Housing Development in Irvington
Joshua Burd, Real Estate NJ | October 12, 2026
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) approved $3.19 million in bond financing for Springfield Gateway, a planned 48-unit affordable housing development in Irvington. The project will include eight units for people experiencing homelessness and sit within walking distance to the Irvington Bus Terminal. Groundbreaking is scheduled for this fall, with construction expected to finish by early 2028.
Transit and Equity News
WASHINGTON—Breaking Ground at Mount Baker: Over 400 Affordable Homes Rise in the Rainier Valley
Press Release, Seattle Office of Housing | October 15, 2026
Seattle and community partners have begun construction on the Mount Baker Redevelopment Project, which will add more than 400 affordable rental homes in two phases, along with an early learning campus and community spaces. The first phase will include 239 affordable units next to the Mount Baker Link light rail station, with a third reserved for households earning 30 percent or less of the area median income (AMI).
CONNECTICUT—Windsor Locks’ Downtown Revitalization Project Launches With New Train Station and Apartments
Abigail Brone, Connecticut Public Radio | October 14, 2026
Windsor Locks plans to build 120 apartments, including affordable and supportive units, on a former coal yard next to its new train station. The project is part of the town’s downtown revitalization plan. The first phase will include 70 units, with construction expected to be completed by 2028.
Regional and National TOD News
COLORADO—Denver Unveils 20-Year Vision for Development, Transportation Around Burnham Yard Ahead of New Broncos Stadium
Maggie Bryan, Denver 7 ABC | October 14, 2026
Denver has released a draft of the Burnham Yard Small Area Plan, a 20-year vision for 820 acres around the proposed Broncos stadium. The plan outlines expanded transit, trails, retail, and housing at a range of affordability levels. The Denver City Council is expected to vote on the plan in January.
TEXAS—Transit-Oriented Projects Could Be Coming to Fort Worth’s Northside. How Will Rezoning Affect the Area?
Eric Garcia, Fort Worth Report | October 14, 2026
The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously to initiate rezoning for 200 acres of mostly industrial land around the Northside TEXRail station, with plans for a walkable, mixed-use residential and retail neighborhood. The city cited the economic success of Grapevine Station, which has attracted $114 million in public and private development since 2019, as the reason for the rezoning.
OHIO—Cleveland Accounted for 91% of Transit Development’s Added Building Value in Cuyahoga County, Report Finds
Michael Johnson, Cleveland.com | October 13, 2026
A Cuyahoga County planning report found that Cleveland accounted for 91 percent of the new transit-oriented development (TOD) building value across the county between 2019 and 2025. Of the county’s 26 corridor communities, only five recorded any TOD. The county has launched several efforts to expand TOD, including the new Cuyahoga TOD program.
TEXAS—DART Issues Request for Qualifications and Concepts for TOD Project at Westmoreland Station
Brandon Lewis, Mass Transit | October 12, 2026
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has issued a request for qualifications and concepts to select a development partner for a transit-oriented project on 18.3 acres of agency-owned land at Westmoreland Station. The two-phase process will select a development team and project concept. DART seeks to create a walkable destination with housing and retail.
International TOD News
SOUTH KOREA & UTAH—Korean Builders Eyed for U.S. Housing as Utah Goes High-Rise
Jung Hye-jin, Seoul Economic Daily | October 15, 2026
Utah developer Flagship Companies has invited Korean builders to participate in Utah City, a planned mixed-use district spanning 2.83 million square meters in Vineyard. Under development guidelines released in 2022, Vineyard removed density caps on land adjacent to the FrontRunner commuter rail station. Flagship is seeking Korean expertise in high-rise, mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
SOUTH KOREA— Dongjak-Gu Transit-Oriented Redevelopment Gets Green Light from Seoul
Park Jong-Il, The Herald Business | October 12, 2026
The Seoul Urban Planning Committee approved a transit-oriented redevelopment project around Daelim Samgeori Station in Dongjak-Gu. The site will be rezoned to quasi-residential, allowing mixed-use development with a floor-area ratio of up to 500 percent and a height of up to 124 meters. Plans also include wider roads and senior care facilities.
VIETNAM—Ho Chi Minh City Lays Framework for TOD Around Metro Stations
Staff, SGGP | October 12, 2026
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council passed Resolution No. 56/2026, establishing rules for transit-oriented development planning around metro stations. TOD planning areas can extend up to 1,000 meters from station centers. The rules aim to improve pedestrian access and support mixed-use development combining housing, commerce, services, and public space.