The Week in TOD News April 3-9, 2021
State Legislatures in Oregon, Colorado, and Connecticut consider expanding opportunities for TOD through zoning and other legislation—following a path already taken by Massachusetts
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Opportunity Zones 101: A Primer
A 2017 tax incentive provides opportunities to redirect capital gains into redevelopment projects to receive a reduction in tax liability. This financing tool has created opportunities for NJ Transit Villages to redevelop areas that have historically been underserved and neglected.
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Harrison TOD: Development Gathers Pace in Former “Beehive of Industry”
The Town of Harrison was once a manufacturing powerhouse known as the “Beehive of Industry.” Decades after the assembly lines fell silent, Harrison is once again alive with activity. Moving away from – but not forgetting – its industrial past, the town has embraced a vision of a walkable, mixed-use community with prime access to the region’s job market.
Read MoreThe Week in TOD News April 13-19, 2019
News, news, news… In NJ, redevelopment of The Record’s former headquarters, NJEDA Brownfield Loan Program, Parsippany mixed-use project & early reopening of the ACL & Princeton Dinky. Beyond NJ, Omaha’s BRT, affordable housing in Chicago, revamped zoning code in Charlotte, White Plains Station renovation, Herndon (VA) TOD, eTOD/land trust in Vancouver & increasing rail ridership in Hyderabad.
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Planning & Engagement Advance Somerville’s Goals
Years of planning and public engagement have contributed to Somerville’s resurgence—a pedestrian street, new businesses, and new housing all bring a new vibrancy to its downtown.
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New Transit Villages: Montclair and Somerville
In 2010 Montclair and Somerville were designated as the state’s latest Transit Villages after demonstrating a sustained commitment to TOD.
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Somerville Landfill Project Receives Boost
In October, Somerville’s development plans for its former landfill received a boost when it was designated as a Brownfield Development Area.
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New Station and Construction to Begin at Wood-Ridge
The redevelopment of the former Curtiss-Wright aircraft factory site in Wood-Ridge has been progressing.
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Somerville Plans Move Forward
Somerville has taken another step to develop the 160-acre landfill site near its Raritan Valley train station.
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This Issue’s Focus: NJ Brownfield Redevelopment
Brownfields are abandoned, idled or underutilized industrial and commercial properties where redevelopment is complicated by contamination.
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