Articles

Building Consensus in Transit-Oriented Development

It is vital to understand the needs and desires of those affected by the changes TOD brings, in order to build consensus among all involved parties...

Hot Issue: Eminent Domain in New Jersey

Eminent domain–the taking of private property for public use and a tool often used in TOD–has become one of the most debated issues in planning...

Municipal Spotlight: Collingswood, The Comeback City

While retaining its "Smalltown USA" style, Collingswood has been transformed by several major projects into an destination for residents and visitors...

Car-Sharing a Reality in New Jersey!

Car-sharing has come to New Jersey, and transit is a big reason why. Zipcar has recently set up locations in several public transit hubs...

The Returning City: Historic Preservation and Transit in the Age of Civic Renewal

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This report demonstrates how transit and historic preservation act in complementary ways to invigorate urban and suburban neighborhoods...

Getting to Smart Growth II: 100 More Policies for Implementation

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This manual for Smart Growth implementation offers 10 policy recommendations for each of 10 Smart Growth goals...

Parking Spaces/Community Places: Finding the Balance Through Smart Growth Solutions

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This report provides a summary of the costs of parking, the dubious criteria parking requirements are based on and offers alternative strategies...

Belmar and Netcong Developers Chosen

Belmar and Netcong have chosen developers for major mixed-use TOD projects surrounding their train stations...

Riverside Renaissance: Two Major Projects Announced

Riverside Township in Burlington County has recently announced two major projects in its transit village district...

Rahway Update: Projects, Projects, Projects!

Since Rahway was featured in our first issue, a lot has been happening in this Transit Village as it continues toward its redevelopment goals...

Opportunities and Challenges for TOD in the D.C. Region

As 2006 unfolds, a variety of planning and development efforts in WMATA’s service area reflect the opportunities and challenges faced by other regions seeking to implement TOD...

A “New Town” TOD in Connecticut: The Gilbert & Bennett Wire Mill Redevelopment Project

A Connecticut wire mill that went bankrupt after 180 years of operation has found new life thanks to Smart Growth and TOD...