Transit-oriented development (TOD) seeks to maximize access to
mass transit and nonmotorized transportation with centrally located
rail or bus stations surrounded by relatively high-density
commercial and residential development. New Urbanists and smart
growth proponents have embraced the concept and interest in TOD is
growing, both in the United States and around the world.
"New Transit Town" brings together leading experts in planning,
transportation, and sustainable design--including Scott Bernstein,
Peter Calthorpe, Jim Daisa, Sharon Feigon, Ellen Greenberg, David
Hoyt, Dennis Leach, and Shelley Poticha--to examine the first
generation of TOD projects and derive lessons for the next
generation. It offers topic chapters that provide detailed
discussion of key issues along with case studies that present an
in-depth look at specific projects. Topics examined include: -the
history of projects and the appeal of this form of development -a
taxonomy of TOD projects appropriate for different contexts and
scales -the planning, policy and regulatory framework of
"successful" projects -obstacles to financing and strategies for
overcoming those obstacles -issues surrounding traffic and parking
-the roles of all the actors involved and the resources available
to them -performance measures that can be used to evaluate
outcomes
Case Studies include Arlington, Virginia (Roslyn-Ballston
corridor); Dallas (Mockingbird Station and Addison Circle);
historic transit-oriented neighborhoods in Chicago; Atlanta
(Lindbergh Center and BellSouth); San Jose (Ohlone-Chynoweth); and
San Diego (Barrio Logan).
"New Transit Town" explores the key challenges to
transit-oriented development, examines the lessons learned from the
first generation of projects, and uses a systematic examination and
analysis of a broad spectrum of projects to set standards for the
next generation. It is a vital new source of information for anyone
interested in urban and regional planning and development,
including planners, developers, community groups, transit agency
staff, and finance professionals.
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