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Urban Design for Transit-Oriented Development
For residents of outlying communities, a daily commute by private car is common. The negative ramifications of such a practice are significant and include pollution, traffic congestion, and on-going infrastructure investment. In an era of greater environmental awareness and high fuel costs, the need to consider alternative transit systems has become urgent. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a strategic urban approach that supports the weaving of various modes of commuting with residential and commercial land uses. In recent decades, TOD has emerged as a leading concept in responding to some of the challenges that cities located on transit corridors face in terms of mobility and housing their citizens. This chapter introduces TOD and illustrates efficient approaches to the urban design of such developments.
Urban Design for Transit-Oriented Development
For residents of outlying communities, a daily commute by private car is common. The negative ramifications of such a practice are significant and include pollution, traffic congestion, and on-going infrastructure investment. In an era of greater environmental awareness and high fuel costs, the need to consider alternative transit systems has become urgent. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a strategic urban approach that supports the weaving of various modes of commuting with residential and commercial land uses. In recent decades, TOD has emerged as a leading concept in responding to some of the challenges that cities located on transit corridors face in terms of mobility and housing their citizens. This chapter introduces TOD and illustrates efficient approaches to the urban design of such developments.
Urban Design for Transit-Oriented Development
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 16 ; 155-162
2020-12-11
8 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) , Affordable housing , Energy-efficient , Cost-effective transportation , Transportation policy , Multimodal methods , Density , Diversity , Housing , Connectivity , Mixed land use , Walkability , Mixed housing types Energy , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Building Construction and Design , Sustainable Development , Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning , Engineering
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