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Pace Transit Supportive Guidelines for the Chicagoland Region
2013This guide provides extensive recommendations for transit agencies, communities, and developers to help them plan and implement transit-oriented development (TOD) in suburban Chicago. -
TOD 206: Intercity Rail and Transit-Oriented Development
2013by: Sarah Kline, Elizabeth Wampler, Christopher YakeThis guide explains the importance of promoting transit-oriented development (TOD) around intercity rail stations and includes strategies for capturing the benefits of intercity rail stations. -
TOD 205: Families and Transit-Oriented Development
2012by: Samuel Zimbabwe, Kelley Britt, Elizabeth WamplerThis guide explains the importance of planning for families in transit-oriented development (TOD) and includes seven steps to creating family and education-supportive TOD. -
TOD 204: Planning for TOD at the Regional Scale
2011This guide explains the importance of regional planning for transit-oriented development (TOD) and includes eight strategies to improve regional planning efforts. -
Policy Support for and Barriers to Transit-Oriented Development in the Inner City
Transportation Research Record, 1887: 26-33, 2004by: Daniel Hess, Peter LombardiThis article reviews the literature on local efforts to support transit-oriented development (TOD) in inner city neighborhoods. -
The Geography of Advance Transit-Oriented Development in Metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, 2000-2007
Journal of Transport Geography, 19: 189-199, 2011by: Carol Atkinson-Palom, Michael KubyThis article examines the role of planned light rail service in metropolitan Phoenix on planned station area development. -
The Analysis of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore Metropolitan Areas
Transport Policy, 32: 172-179, 2014by: Arefeh Nasri, Lei ZhangThis article examines the effects of transit-oriented development (TOD) on transit ridership in metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. -
Employment, Transit and Transit-Oriented Development
2011by: Dena Belzer, Sujata Srivastava, Greg LeRoyThis webinar focuses on the importance of supporting job growth near transit. -
Transit-Oriented Development’s Ridership Bonus: A Product of Self-Selection and Public Policies
Environment and Planning A, 39: 2068-2085, 2007by: Robert CerveroThis article examines the factors that contribute to station-area residents choosing to make transit trips. -
CRCOG Transit Oriented Development Fact Sheet
CRCOG Best Practices Manual Chapter 5, 2002by: Abeles Phillips Preiss & Shapiro, Inc.This fact sheet provides a basic overview of the concept of transit-oriented development (TOD). -
American Thinks Transit Oriented Development
2016This fact sheet presents a series of infographics highlighting the value that Americans place on different aspects of transit-oriented development (TOD). -
Transit-Oriented Development Snapshot
2017This fact sheet presents a series of infographics highlighting the benefits of and demand for transit-oriented development (TOD). -
Transit Oriented Development and The Potential for VMT-related Greenhouse Gas Emissions Growth Reduction
2010by: Peter Haas, Gajus Miknaitis, Harley Cooper, AICPThis report looks at how transit-oriented development (TOD) reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation. -
Unlocking MAP-21's Potential to Fund Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
2013by: None MZ Strategies, LLCThis report examines how various stakeholders can support equitable transit-oriented development (TOD) with programs authorized by the current federal surface transportation bill. -
Transit-Oriented Development Tools for Metropolitan Planning Organizations
2010by: Annie Finkenbinder, Kelley Britt, Catherine BlairThis report discusses how metropolitan planning organizations can support transit-oriented development (TOD) through planning, technical assistance, partnerships, and funding. -
Transit-Oriented Development in the United States
2012by: Douglas ShinkleThis report summarizes state efforts to support transit-oriented development (TOD). -
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Employment
2011by: Dena Belzer, Sujata Srivastava, Jeffrey WoodThis report explains how transit-oriented development (TOD) can help counteract the decentralization of employment opportunities. -
Transit-Oriented Development: An Examination of America’s Transit Precincts in 2000 & 2010
2013by: John Renne, AICP, Reid EwingThis report classifies all fixed guideway transit station areas in the U.S. as of 2010 as either transit-oriented development (TOD), transit-adjacent development, or hybrid areas. -
Transit-Oriented and Joint Development: Case Studies and Legal Issues
TCRP Legal Research Digest, Issue 36, 2011by: John Renne, AICP, Keith Bartholomew, Patrick WantorThis report examines legal issues associated with transit-oriented development (TOD) and joint development and provides case studies of TOD projects since 1999. -
Trends in Transit-Oriented Development 2000–2010
FTA Report No. 0050, 2014by: None Center for Transit-Oriented DeThis report analyzes changes in transit regions and station areas between 2000 and 2010. -
Transit-Oriented Development: Developing a Strategy to Measure Success
NCHRP Research Results Digest 294, 2005by: John Renne, AICP, Jan Wells, AICPThis report presents a strategy to evaluate the success of transit-oriented development (TOD). -
Do TODs Make a Difference?
NITC-RR-547 & 763, 2015by: Arthur Nelson, FAICP, Matt Miller, Dejan EskicThis report presents the results of research measuring the performance of transit-oriented development (TOD) areas with respect to jobs by sector, housing choice and affordability, and job-worker balance. -
How Does Transportation Affordability Vary Between TODs, TADs, and Other Areas?
NITC-RR-859, 2017by: Brenda Scheer, Reid Ewing, Keunhyun ParkThis report presents findings from a study looking at differences between transit-oriented development (TOD) and transit-adjacent development (TAD). -
Downtowns, Greenfields and Places In Between: Promoting Development Near Transit
2013by: Nadine Fogarty, Sujata Srivastava, Amanda GehrkeThis report examines development patterns along three light-rail corridors to identify potential strategies for supporting transit-oriented development (TOD) in different development contexts. -
Filling the Financing Gap for Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
2013by: Melinda Pollack, Brian PraterThis report analyzes policy and public investment tools communities can use to help finance equitable transit-oriented development (TOD). -
Getting the Parking Right for Transit-Oriented Development
SWUTC/12/161027-1, 2012by: Ming Zhang, AICP, Katie Mulholland, Ran ZhangThis report reviews existing research on transit-oriented development (TOD) and parking and presents a series of TOD parking recommendations for local governments. -
Trip and Parking Generation at Transit-Oriented Developments
NITC-RR-767, 2017by: Reid EwingThis report presents the results of a study of trip- and parking-generation rates for five transit-oriented developments (TODs) from different regions. -
Empty Spaces: Real Parking Needs at Five TODs
2017by: Steve Davis, Alex Dodds, Christopher ZimmermanThis report presents the results of a study of parking generation rates at five transit-oriented developments (TODs). -
Effects of TOD on Housing, Parking, and Travel
TCRP Report 128, 2008by: G. B. Arrington, Robert CerveroThis report presents research findings that support the idea that transit-oriented housing has lower trip and parking generation rates than similar housing located in other locations. -
Fiscal Impacts of Transit-Oriented Development Projects
2016by: Dean BellasThis report presents findings of a study of the fiscal impacts of residential development in Greater Washington, D.C. -
Sandy Springs, GA, Code of Ordinances
2018The city's codified ordinances address small wireless facilities and transit-oriented development. -
North Richland Hills, TX, Code of Ordinances
2018The city’s zoning code includes a mapped, form-based transit-oriented development (TOD) code for two commuter rail station areas. -
Hialeah, FL, Code of Ordinances
2017The city’s zoning code includes a mapped transit-oriented development district (TOD) for two heavy rail station areas. -
Farmers Branch, TX, Station Area Code
Ordinance No. 3184, 2012The city adopted a standalone form-based code through a planned development rezoning to guide development around a light rail station. -
TOD 101: Why Transit-Oriented Development and Why Now?
2007This report presents a broad overview of the demand for transit-oriented development (TOD) and the benefits of supporting TOD. -
The ABC’s of TOD: Transit-Oriented Development
Planning Commissioners Journal, Winter 2009by: Hannah TwaddellThis article provides an overview of transit-oriented development (TOD). -
Lynnwood, WA, Comprehensive Plan
Updated December 2021The city’s comprehensive plan establishes policy support for outdoor lighting approaches that are consistent with dark sky principles. -
Dayton, MN, 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Adopted September 2022In the city’s comprehensive plan, the Natural Resources chapter addresses outdoor lighting. -
National City, CA, General Plan
Adopted January 2012The city’s comprehensive plan contains a Health and Environmental Justice section. -
NFIP Guidebook: A Local Administrator’s Guide to Floodplain Management and the National Flood Insurance Program
5th edition, March 2009This guide is designed to help planners and local officials manage floodplains in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program requirements. -
Creative Placemaking on Vacant Properties: Lessons Learned from Four Cities
July 2018by: Chelsea Allinger, Rachel Engh, Susan Fitter HarrisThis report explores on how creative placemaking can help revitalize communities with vacant properties. -
Arlington Heights, IL, Municipal Code
Updated March 2024The village's municipal code permits solar energy systems in all districts, defining and providing standards for these uses. -
Fort Collins, CO, Code of Ordinances
Updated May 2022This regulation belongs to the Active Transportation, Biophilic Planning, Marijuana-Related Uses, Outdoor Lighting, Shared Mobility, Solar Energy, and Urban Agriculture collections. -
Groveland, FL, Community Development Code
Updated February 2024The city's community development code includes Dark Sky Lighting regulations. -
Los Alamos County, NM, Code of Ordinances
Updated September 2023The county's code provides for solar access protections and the keeping of livestock in residential districts. -
Cottonwood Heights, UT, Municipal Code
Updated April 2024The city's zoning code includes outdoor lighting regulations intended to protect humans and wildlife from harmful light pollution. -
Plymouth, MN, Code of Ordinances
Updated August 2023The city's zoning code includes exterior lighting regulations that establish four lighting zones that function like zoning overlays. -
Outdoor Lighting Code Handbook
September 2002by: C. Luginbuhl, D. Crawford, D. DavisThis guide discusses the effectiveness and implementation of outdoor lighting codes, along with providing an example model outdoor lighting code. -
Smart Cities Readiness Guide: A Handbook for Planning Action
August 2015by: Jessie BerstThis guide is designed to help cities develop and implement a strategy for using information and communication technologies to enhance livability, workability, and sustainability. -
Getting Smart About Smart Cities: USDN Resource Guide
2015by: Elliott Bent, Michael Crowley, Melanie NutterThis guide is designed to help local governments improve public services through the adoption of information and communication technologies.