Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Transit Friendly Planning Videos

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126 video(s) found
What is Equity? Doing more for those who have less.
Discover how equity acts as a crucial element of transit-oriented development (TOD) by allowing residents to enjoy new development and greater access to amenities.
What is LinkUS?
Central Ohio stands on the brink of a transit revolution as it anticipates a significant population increase. In response, the region has worked since 2020 to develop LinkUS, a strategic initiative that focuses on efficient public transportation.
What is Redlining and Urban Renewal?
In this intro to Planetizens’ Roadways for People online course, Elizabeth Doerr explores the racist tactics and movements in American urban planning that resulted in a loss of housing and wealth for Black and brown communities.
What Is Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Los Angeles wants you to experience the city in a whole new way. By adopting transportation demand management (TDM)—reducing car dependency by diversifying mobility options—Los Angeles is working to transform urban mobility.
What Makes a Street Walkable?
Four factors to be considered when walkable streets—is the pedestrian environment useful, safe, comfortable & interesting?
What's an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
An innovative contribution to the housing market, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can expand housing options for many. Learn about this form of housing and how it can support affordability and livability.
When Transit Displaces Those It Seeks to Serve
Seattle is working to improve public transportation by expanding its light rail system in the Rainier Valley. However, residents are concerned about the rising cost of living that may come with the new service.
Why Does NYC Need Congestion Pricing?
Imagine the streets of Midtown Manhattan with less noise, traffic, and pollution—this may be a reality with the introduction of congestion pricing.
Why Europe Feels More Accessible
This video from Governments Explained presents a first-person account of how accessible public transportation differs between Europe and North America.
Why MBTA Multifamily Zoning Law Makes Sense for Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Housing Partnership introduces the state's new transit oriented housing zoning requirement for places served by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA).
Why Philadelphia's Streets Are Better Than Other North American Cities
One thing that distinguishes Philly is the width of its streets and how that affects the city's structure, design, and conditions for travel.
Why Social Equity Must Be the Base for 15-Minute City Advocacy
Urban planning advocate, Devin Silvernail, calls for a more equitable approach to 15-minute cities.
Why We Won't Raise Our Kids in Suburbia
While some may argue that suburbs are good places to raise children, there is another school of thought.
Zaandam
How transit-oriented development, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, historic preservation, and other planning concepts can work together to create a place that serves the needs of residents and visitors.
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