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HOW TO MAKE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT WORK

Jeffrey Tumlin, Adam Millard‐Ball

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In the U.S., transit-oriented development (TOD) is very much a main area of focus in most metropolitan areas. Advocates of TOD cite benefits ranging from more compact development and less automobile dependence to new retail opportunities and improved quality of life. This article discusses how planners can ensure that TOD is able to continue to expand and aid urban areas achieve a higher quality of life with less congestion.

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In the U.S., transit-oriented development (TOD) is very much a main area of focus in most metropolitan areas. Advocates of TOD cite benefits ranging from more compact development and less automobile dependence to new retail opportunities and improved quality of life. This article discusses how planners can ensure that TOD is able to continue to expand and aid urban areas achieve a higher quality of life with less congestion.

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In the U.S., transit-oriented development (TOD) is very much a main area of focus in most metropolitan areas. Advocates of TOD cite benefits ranging from more compact development and less automobile dependence to new retail opportunities and improved quality of life. This article discusses how planners can ensure that TOD is able to continue to expand and aid urban areas achieve a higher quality of life with less congestion.

Key concepts: Metropolitan area, Transit-oriented development, Work (physics), Transit (satellite), Transport engineering, Business, Focus (optics), Public transport

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