HOW TO MAKE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT WORK

In the U.S., transit-oriented development (TOD) is very much a main area of focus in most metropolitan areas. Advocates of TOD cite benefits ranging from more compact development and less automobile dependence to new retail opportunities and improved quality of life. This article discusses how planners can ensure that TOD is able to continue to expand and aid urban areas achieve a higher quality of life with less congestion.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Planning Association

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• Authors:
  • Tumlin, J
  • Millard-Ball, A
• Publication Date: 2003-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 14-19
• Serial:
  • Planning
  • Volume: 69
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Planning Association
  • ISSN: 0001-2610
  • Serial URL: http://www.planning.org

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: City planning; Financing; Public transit; Quality of life; Transit oriented development; Transportation planning; Urban areas; Urban development; Urban transportation policy
• Subject Areas: Finance; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00943702
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 2004 12:00AM