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Urban Planning 101 What is Transit Oriented Development (TOD)?

What is TOD? While there is no official definition, this video by Planetizen provides an explanation of what really is meant by TOD and discusses some of the planning and land use policies that can be used to support TOD.

Development & Redevelopment,
Zoning
  • The Many Faces of Infill Housing Development
  • “Not just a way to get from A to B” – Complete Streets in Tucson, AZ
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  • The Week in TOD News March 7-13, 2026

    The Week in TOD News March 7-13, 2026

    March 16, 2026March 16, 2026
  • The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (2025): A Transit-Friendly Perspective

    The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (2025): A Transit-Friendly Perspective

    March 13, 2026
  • Creating Quality, Transit-Oriented Places in New Jersey

    Creating Quality, Transit-Oriented Places in New Jersey

    March 10, 2026March 3, 2026
  • The Week in TOD News February 28 – March 6, 2026

    The Week in TOD News February 28 – March 6, 2026

    March 9, 2026
  • S.B. 79: Moving Towards Transit-Oriented Housing in California

    S.B. 79: Moving Towards Transit-Oriented Housing in California

    March 3, 2026
  • The Week in TOD News February 21-27, 2026

    The Week in TOD News February 21-27, 2026

    March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
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From the NJTOD Archives

Boulder Junction CO anchored by the Flatiron Flyer at Depot Square (top left); a HealthLine shelter and reserved bus lane in downtown Cleveland OH (bottom left); the East Liberty TOD overlooking the MLK Jr. East Busway in Pittsburgh PA (right)

Bus TOD: Smart Growth Spurred by Bus Rapid Transit in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Denver

September 14, 2021February 9, 2024
Redevelopment Plans Lead to Results in Bound Brook

Redevelopment Plans Lead to Results in Bound Brook

August 11, 2014September 21, 2023
NJLUTRANS: A Planning Application for NJ TODs

NJLUTRANS: A Planning Application for NJ TODs

May 8, 2019February 12, 2024

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