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Learn about Austin's strategy to create transit-oriented developments.
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.
home: tod myths and facts
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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Find out what it takes to make TOD's successful.
Learn how Austin can use rail to improve land use and the tax base and make our community a nicer place to live.
