TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) is an emerging movement to build dense, walkable neighborhoods around high-quality public transit that provide multiple advantages to both residents and the environment – including decreased stress levels, reduced dependency on private vehicles and greater productivity.
To achieve equitable results, communities must engage TOD projects with multiple partners, including community-based organizations, local residents, developers, businesses and transit agencies.
High-density development
Communities looking to reduce dependence on private cars must accept higher densities near transit stations in order to increase productivity and reduce carbon footprint, leading to greater productivity gains and decreased carbon emissions. Many cities worldwide are adopting TOD policies, providing housing, commercial, and service space within walking distance of public transport services.
TOD projects typically feature a central station surrounded by high-density development, with lower density areas radiating out from it; this arrangement is known as a transit village.
TOD can help revitalize urban centers and suburban areas, relieving people of the need to drive. It can also reduce congestion and air pollution caused by traffic jams; enhance quality of life for residents by making stores, parks and amenities easily accessible; as well as strengthen a city’s resilience to natural hazards by consolidating jobs in less risky locations; as well as improving resilience to natural hazards by consolidating activities into one location that’s not at risk.
High-quality public spaces
TOD neighbourhoods create vibrant and livable cities by providing high-quality public spaces that promote public engagement. At the same time, TODs reduce car usage time and pollution emissions – residents living within TOD neighborhoods tend to pay significantly less in commuting expenses compared to those without access to mass transit systems.
TOD promotes equitable development by including strategies that increase affordable housing and community services near transit, aiding low- and moderate-income communities avoid displacement caused by gentrification and increase access to economic opportunities. TOD can also reduce racial wealth gaps by making jobs and housing closer to core cities accessible to those with lower incomes.
TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) is becoming an increasingly popular trend among younger generations who prefer living near work and home rather than being dependent on automobile culture. To appeal to this demographic, your property must offer walkability and access to transit systems.
Reduced dependence on private cars
Automobile dependence is one of the primary threats to environmental sustainability, consuming nonrenewable resources and emitting greenhouse gases that exacerbate climate change. Furthermore, its dependence limits people from leading functional lives without needing their cars as transportation needs increase and it creates social isolation by segregating residents into isolated enclaves that increase crime risk and violence risk.
To address these problems, communities need to construct new housing and jobs near high-frequency transit – though this requires an inclusive planning process and equitable processes. A well-designed TOD can increase sustainable transit ridership while revitalizing neighborhoods and expanding opportunities.
To achieve these objectives, TOD projects must use equitable processes and include affordable housing options. Community-based organizations should become actively involved with TOD planning from the very beginning; to do this effectively they need to partner with developers, local government officials and transit agencies while advocating for strong tenant protection policies which ensure the benefits of TOD can be enjoyed by all communities.
Increased productivity
TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) entails developing residential, commercial and recreational space near mass transit stations to create an enduring relationship between compact urban development and mass transit that helps reduce carbon emissions, increase productivity and make cities more liveable.
TOD (Town of Dispersed Development) is an emerging real estate trend that provides numerous environmental and resident advantages. TOD can create vibrant neighborhoods with walkable streets, affordable housing options that promote greater equity in cities, as well as encouraging sustainable lifestyles that improve health.
TODs seek to decrease automobile dependency through high-density development near transit stations and improving pedestrian infrastructure, with the intention of providing improved access to jobs, education, services and economic growth in local communities while decreasing congestion. Furthermore, TOD can add value to property while drawing younger and more ecologically conscious demographics who care more about climate impact than car ownership costs.