Posts tagged Tod
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As Maryland’s General Assembly session approaches, here are three bills to watch
We’re tracking three bills that impact Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, including one about parking requirements and two that could dramatically change both counties’ planning departments. Keep reading…
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Thrive 2050 advocates hope the newly passed plan paves the way for a more walkable, equitable Montgomery County
Can the recently passed Thrive 2050 plan be Montgomery County’s answer to past planning mistakes centered on single family houses, largely car-dependent development, and even economic and racial segregation? Keep reading…
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To fix transit-oriented development’s displacement problem, use every tool available
Transit-oriented development is environmentally sustainable and sought-after — but historically, when the needs of existing communities were not centered in a region with a critical housing shortage, it has also driven the displacement of low-income residents. Multiple approaches are needed in order to build enough affordable housing to make TOD equitable in impact. Keep reading…
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6 priorities Baltimore needs to focus on to jumpstart its transit network, according to business leaders
Business leaders say these six priorities are key to transforming Baltimore’s transit network. Keep reading…
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National links: Charlotte’s dropping transit ridership
Charlotte’s dropping transit ridership. Oregonians once feared sprawl then did something about it. Hoboken shows the way on Vision Zero. Keep reading…
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Understanding why the region grapples with unequal access to TOD
Planning for equitable transit-oriented development in the future means first understanding how low-income, Black, and brown residents have faced discriminatory barriers to its benefits. Keep reading…
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The 30-year rise of transit-oriented development, and its role in creating a resilient region
The journey to creating equitable transit-oriented development is a complicated one and requires looking at several moments in history that converged to get the region and the country to where we are now. This is the first piece in a limited series exploring the history, current policies, and initiatives to create and maintain equitable transit-oriented development in the region. Keep reading…
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Could nixing parking requirements help transform Virginia’s cities?
Richmond’s City Council is working on an amendment to its zoning code that would eliminate parking requirements. Keep reading…
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Could the Virginia Railway Express operate more like a second Metro?
Some regional leaders are questioning whether the future of the Virginia Railway Express should continue to center the 9 to 5 commute. Keep reading…
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Amazon puts capital toward affordable housing development at Metro stations
Amazon and Metro announced Wednesday that Amazon will put $125 million in below-market financing toward affordable housing development at Metro stations. The goal is to build 1,000 affordable, transit-accessible units over the next five years, according to a press release. Keep reading…