Strategies to Promote Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
Equitable transit oriented development (eTOD) planning strategies can help communities promote housing affordability near transit.
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Learning from National eTOD Models
Good eTOD planning has allowed these communities to successfully bring new affordable housing options to their transit-served neighborhoods.
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Untapped Potential: Opportunities for Affordable Homes and Neighborhoods Near Transit
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RPA’s recent study provides a broad look at the current state and future of TOD in the New York metro region.
New and Newsworthy: January-February 2018
NJ TOD news from Aberdeen, Camden, and Somerville. News from around the nation on community engagement, converting suburban office parks to mixed-use, a new podcast from Smart Growth America, and more.
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News on NJ Transit Villages, Jersey City redevelopment, reductions in driving, density as a tool to fight climate change & inequality, affordable housing in TOD, problems with too much parking, and the economic impacts of BRT.
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Work Begins on Metuchen’s Pearl Street Redevelopment
When completed, years of planning will result in new housing, retail, parking and a public piazza in Metuchen’s center.
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Smaller Housing Adds Affordable, Livable Options near Transit
A trend toward smaller housing units, such as microunits and accessory dwelling units, can create more livable opportunities near transit.
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LISC: Our Investments in Transit-Oriented Development
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Promoting the welfare of existing residents and newcomers alike is the goal when the Local Initiatives Support Corporation takes on a TOD project.
Preserving Affordability and Access in Livable Communities
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This report surveyed federally-subsidized affordable housing in 20 cities, including New York City and Philadelphia, and their proximity to transit.
Denver Links Affordable Housing with Transit
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in February recently granted $2 million in low interest loans to Enterprise Community Partners.
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