Toronto, a National Model, Links Housing and Transportation with Subways and Light-Rail System

This chapter discusses the ways in which cities in the United States and Canada are solving their difficulties with urban sprawl, commuting and a significant imbalance in housing and jobs. Central business districts are being revitalized; and mixed use development and transit oriented development are becoming prevalent. Urban renewal is occurring, coupled with an emphasis on walkable communities. Subways and light rail transit are helping to mitigate traffic.

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  McFarland and Company, Incorporated

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• Authors:
  • Heaton, Brian
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 177-180
• Monograph Title: Cities and Cars: A Handbook of Best Practices

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Central business districts; Housing; Jobs; Light rail transit; Mixed use development; Public transit; Subways; Traffic mitigation; Transit oriented development; Urban renewal; Urban sprawl; Walking; Work trips
• Subject Areas: Economics; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

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• Accession Number: 01088766
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780786429196
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 25 2008 2:36PM