Transit-Oriented Development

Transit-Oriented Development is a development solution that was composed by Peter Calthorpe to mitigate the adverse effects of Urban Sprawl.  TODs, in a nutshell, are compact developments that are anchored by a transit stop within 10-minute walk or .5 mile.  Its purpose is to reduce automobile dependency and to provide dependable -multiple modes of transit for people who may not be able to afford private transportation for their family.  This type of development also implements connectivity for small periphery cities or communities to various types of goods and services.  Furthermore, TOD principles function to provide housing options that range from low-income to high-income housing

types.  Lastly,  TOD principles seek to reinvigorate dilapidated communities.  The following powerpoint presentation was created as a class requirement as an informative document to educate the class on Transit-Oriented Development.  After reading multiple sources, I believe TODs are a viable solution to reverse urban sprawl.  You be the judge. Below is the power-point document that I created.

If you are interested in more information, the following sources were used to construct the document.

1. How To Make Transit-Oriented Development Work - by Jeffrey Tumlin and Adam Millard-Ball
2. Transit-Oriented Development in Renton, WA - by Sara M. del Moral
3. Transit-Oriented Development and Joint Development in the U.S. - Federal Transit Administration
4. Moving Toward Implementation:  An Examination of the Organization & Political Structures of Transit-Oriented Development - by Sharon Moses, Carol Abel Lewis, & Krystal Lastrape
5. Smart Growth, Smart Choice Series:  Mixed Use Development - National Association of Home Builders - Edward A. Tombari
6. Better Coordination of Transportation & Housing Programs to Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit - Federal Transit Administration
7. History of Transit-Oriented Development - retrieved November 2011  http://transweb.sjsu.edu.
8. Transit Villages in the 21st Century - by Michael Bernick and Robert Cervero
9. Economic Development and Smart Growth - International Economic Development Council
10. The Neighborhood Model:  Building Block for the Development Areas - Department of Planning and Community Development - County of Albemarle, VA
11. The Next American Metropolis - Peter Calthorpe
12. Suburban Nation - Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, & Jeff Speck
13. Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design With Nature - Douglas Farr
14. Planning & Urban Design Standards - by F. Steiner and K. Butler
15. Transportation Century - George F. Mott
16. Urban Passenger Transportation Modes - Vuchic