Stephanie Dipetrillo – Page 43 – The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter

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

Financing & Economics

Smart Growth and Economic Success: The Business Case

November 27, 2013

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

Equitable TOD Housing

Location Affordability Portal

November 27, 2013

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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.

Features

“Inner M&E” Strategic Corridor Plan: Final Presentation

October 28, 2013

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

Transit Village News

Summit Designated 27th NJ Transit Village

October 28, 2013

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

Case Studies & Guidebooks Development & Redevelopment

Targeting Transit: Assessing Development Opportunities around New Jersey’s Transit Stations

October 28, 2013

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

Case Studies & Guidebooks Equitable TOD

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

October 28, 2013

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