Exploring Transit Village Communities Along the Raritan Valley Line
Towns along the Raritan Valley Line are leveraging the New Jersey Transit Village Initiative to add housing, revitalize downtowns, and grow local economies.
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Beyond the Tracks: TOD for New Jersey’s Bus Riders
NJ TRANSIT’s Route 9 Corridor TOD Study shows how bus-based transit-oriented development could expand housing, repurpose underused retail, and improve walkability along one of New Jersey’s busiest commuter routes—offering a model for sustainable growth beyond the state’s rail stations.
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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.
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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.
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Unlocking the TOD Potential of the MARC Penn Line Corridor
Report Link: Unlocking the TOD Potential of the MARC Penn Line Corridor
This report discusses the potential economic benefits of TOD projects in station areas along the Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) system’s Penn Line.
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The Week in TOD News June 7-13, 2025
Red Bank approves NJ TRANSIT TOD • Sale planned for 2,400-unit site in Newark • Honolulu TOD RFQ • DART approves TIRZ program • Indonesia builds transit hub
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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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The Week in TOD News May 17-23, 2025
The Journal in Jersey City begins preleasing • Hackensack oks mixed-use project • Denver advances bill to end parking mandates • CT Assembly debates housing bill • Montreal approves $2.2 billion mall redevelopment plan
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The Week in TOD News May 10-16, 2025
NJ towns seek affordable plan extensions • Bayfront breaks ground • CA Gov. endorses YIMBY bills • US building permits plummet • Calgary gets affordable TOD
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What’s Taxes Got to Do with It? Exploring PILOTs
New Jersey municipalities are increasingly using Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements to attract affordable housing and redevelopment projects. While PILOTs can spur growth and generate revenue, concerns persist over funding impacts and the need for stronger oversight.
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