tod links

What are the biggest mistakes that transit agencies, cities and developers make in developing TOD's? Find out the TOD Do's and Don'ts for creating successful communities around rail stops.

Learn about Austin's strategy to create transit-oriented developments.

 

tod success stories

Arlington, VA has used rail and transit-oriented development to significantly change land use patterns.

Addison and Plano and other North Texas communities using rail and TOD's to build tax base and improve their quality of life.

Portland, OR's Pearl District demonstrates how a community can transform a decaying industrial area into a vibrant mixed use area through rail and New Urbanist development principles.

 

tod myths and facts

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myth 7: TOD's are a niche market.

myth 6: Anything next to a rail line is transit-oriented development.

myth 5: TOD's make so much money that they don't need public investment.

myth 4: TOD's are filled with tall buildings.

myth 3: The transit agency is not responsible for real estate development.

myth 2: Buses are just as good as rail at creating real estate value.

myth 1: Texans will never ride rail.

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tod myths and facts

myth 7

tod's are a niche market

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When it comes to real estate markets, "Places without mass transit struggle."

PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2006, 2008

 

"Transit-oriented development gains momentum."

"LoDo is the future, suburban office parks are the past."

"In the Outer Suburbs, 'Urban town centers will be the rage.'"

"Projects near mass transit have the greatest allure."

"Whether urban infill or suburban town centers, mixed-use projects with residential underpinnings should attract increasing demand from people looking to escape the congestion hassles and increasing costs associated with car dependence. Pedestrian-friendly developments near transit stops receive the most attention."

"More people want to be able to walk to the grocery store or access playgrounds without packing into the minivan. If they can leave the car behind and use light rail or trains to get to work, even better."

Myth 6: Anything next to a rail line is transit-oriented development. more