Bloomfield Makes Progress on Its TOD
Bloomfield is making strides toward the long-awaited transit-oriented redevelopment of its rail station area, as Glenwood Village moves along.
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Author: Stephanie Dipetrillo
Bound Brook – Moving Toward Its TOD Future
Bound Brook’s new Downtown Urban Design Plan calls for development around the train station, as well as building a waterfront trail.
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Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Planners: What Tools are Useful?
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This article discusses the history, current practices, and role of Health Impact Assessments in planning.
Transportation and Health: Policy Interventions for Safer, Healthier People and Communities
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Communities looking to promote health and safety through land use and transportation policies can turn to this report.
Building a Transit-Friendly Community
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This guidebook documents key finding and lessons learned from NJ TRANSIT’s pilot program Transit-Friendly Communities for New Jersey, a community planning assistance program.
Transit-Oriented Development: What Does the Research Tell Us?
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A presentation made to a joint meeting of the Somerville, New Jersey council, planning board and zoning board of adjustment on the current research on TOD impacts and trends.
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TOD and Complete Streets Work Together
As TOD gains momentum, accommodating people who want to live, work, and play near transit, “Complete Streets” has emerged to bolster TOD.
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Special Feature: StreetFilms Focuses on TOD
In February 2011, StreetFilms launched its new video series “Moving Beyond the Automobile” with a 3-minute look at TOD efforts in Hudson County.
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Complete Streets: Best Policy and Implementation Practices
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The APA recently released a Planning Advisory Service report on complete streets titled Complete Streets: Best Policy and Implementation Practices.
America Needs Complete Streets
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The authors provide an overview of complete streets, of what a complete streets policy should address, and the effects of its implementation.