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Report link: US EPA: Smart Location Mapping

The EPA's Smart Location Mapping is a valuable resource for assessing the linkage between land use/urban form and its effects on transportation...

Two decades of self-assessment, planning, public engagement, and redevelopment help South Orange achieve its TOD goals...

With the goal of transit-oriented redevelopment in mind, in 2013 Perth Amboy undertook TOD planning efforts and is moving to implement those plans...

Report link: LISC: Our Investments in Transit-Oriented Development

Promoting the welfare of existing residents and newcomers alike is the goal when the Local Initiatives Support Corporation takes on a TOD project...

In March 2014, the New Jersey Department of Transportation designated Plainfield New Jersey’s newest Transit Village...

When completed, Wesmont Station will encompass residential, commercial and recreational uses as well as provide a new transit connection to New York...

Report link: Smart Growth and Economic Success: The Business Case

This new publication explores the benefits for businesses of choosing a regional location with smart growth features...

Report link: Location Affordability Portal

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Department of Transportation recently launched the Location Affordability Portal, a web-based tool that estimates the cost of housing and transportation based on location...

The intent of this project is to bring together Orange, East Orange and Newark to create a mutually beneficial strategic planning effort...

In September 2013 Summit became the newest designee in the NJ Department of Transportation’s Transit Village Initiative...

Report link: Targeting Transit

In Targeting Transit, New Jersey Future’s director of research, Tim Evans, presents a tool that can be used to prioritize TOD investments...

Report link: TOD 205: Families and Transit-Oriented Development: Creating Complete Communities for All

Families and Transit-Oriented Development presents strategies for creating TOD that supports family-friendly communities and high-quality education...