Utilizing a Form-Based Planning Approach in Dover, New Jersey
Dover used a form-based code planning approach in its TOD-based planning effort in the area surrounding its train station.
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Features
Boston Suburb Banking on Big TOD
The construction of a new rail station and the demolition of a General Motors distribution center will lead to a mixed-use TOD in Westwood, MA.
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Los Angeles Makes TOD a Priority
Long viewed as the epitome of auto-centric suburban sprawl, Los Angeles is making a concerted effort to nurture TOD.
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TOD Comes to the Texas Capital
Austin, TX and nearby Leander have approved construction of a new commuter rail link and have launched comprehensive plans for TOD.
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Consensus Building in TOD
This issue of Transit-Friendly Development highlights several examples in which consensus building played a major role in successful TOD initiatives.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Light Rail Spurs New Development
New Jersey’s two light rail lines form valuable links to existing transportation infrastructure, providing riders more options for destinations.
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