Resources Highlight Maryland’s TOD Potential
Report link: Planning Tools for Transit-Oriented Development
A new online resource released by the State of Maryland promotes TOD policies and opportunities at the state’s more than 100 transit station.
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Exploring Transportation, Employment, Housing & Location Issues for NJ Veterans with Disability
Report Link: Exploring Transportation, Employment, Housing & Location Issues for NJ Veterans with Disability
This report explores the intersection among transportation, housing, and employment to successful veteran reintegration.
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US EPA: Smart Location Mapping
Report link: US EPA: Smart Location Mapping
The EPA’s Smart Location Mapping is a valuable resource for assessing the linkage between land use/urban form and its effects on transportation.
LISC: Our Investments in Transit-Oriented Development
Report link: LISC: Our Investments in Transit-Oriented Development
Promoting the welfare of existing residents and newcomers alike is the goal when the Local Initiatives Support Corporation takes on a TOD project.
Smart Growth and Economic Success: The Business Case
Report link: Smart Growth and Economic Success: The Business Case
This new publication explores the benefits for businesses of choosing a regional location with smart growth features.
Location Affordability Portal
Report link: Location Affordability Portal
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.
Targeting Transit: Assessing Development Opportunities around New Jersey’s Transit Stations
Report link: Targeting Transit
In Targeting Transit, New Jersey Future’s director of research, Tim Evans, presents a tool that can be used to prioritize TOD investments.
TOD 205: Families and Transit-Oriented Development: Creating Complete Communities for All
Report link: TOD 205: Families and Transit-Oriented Development: Creating Complete Communities for All
Families and Transit-Oriented Development presents strategies for creating TOD that supports family-friendly communities and high-quality education.
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Planners: What Tools are Useful?
Report link: Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Planners: What Tools are Useful?
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
Report link: Transportation and Health: Policy Interventions for Safer, Healthier People and Communities
Communities looking to promote health and safety through land use and transportation policies can turn to this report.