NJ TOD work continues with a property sale in Metuchen, construction in Somerville, a project completion in Rahway, and progress in Hoboken. Also meeting Opportunity Zones challenges, TOD student housing in Miami, a 19-mile multi-use trail in Denton, Texas, learning to understand and address pandemics, and form-based code in India.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreReport link: Climate Investment Opportunities in Cities: An IFC Analysis
In late 2018, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) published the fourth report on climate investment opportunities in developing regions across the globe, which addresses the opportunities available in urban markets.
The past five years have brought many changes to New Brunswick, NJ, notably, millions of dollars in redevelopment, new bicycling facilities and parks, and many new residents.
Read MoreUnderstanding the challenges and opportunities offered by adaptive reuse is helpful to communities looking to promote transit-friendly development.
Read MoreNJ news from Bloomfield, East Orange, Harrison, Newark, South Amboy, Westfield, and Wesmont Station in Wood-Ridge as well as equitable TOD and TOD apps.
Read MoreGovernor Jon Corzine has signed the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Act to encourage redevelopment and job growth at locations served by transit.
Read MoreReport links: Getting Started with Brownfields, State and Local Non-Cash Tools and Strategies, and Local Brownfield Financing Tools.
Charles Bartsch and Barbara Wells recently offered several articles outlining ways to reclaim underutilized and contaminated properties.
Report link: Paved Over
This study of the Chicago area examines the potential development benefits through more intensive use of surface parking near transit.
Report link: Parking Matters
This monograph describes the challenges of financing structured parking in New Jersey urban areas.
