TOD 101 - Creating Livable Communities With Transit

TOD101CREATING LIVABLE COMMUNITIESWITH TRANSIT

• What are transitCenteredCommunities?• Benefits of TOD• Partnerships toSupport andImplement TODWhat You Will LearnTOD01Creating Livable Communities with TransitPortland’s Pearl District

Your Trainers Today• Catherine Cox Blair• Kelley BrittTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

TOD = A Walkable NeighborhoodTransit-Oriented Development or TODPeople within a half-mile radius are 5 times aslikely to walk to a major transit stop than others.Those who live further from a transit node areless likely to bother with the train or bus.TOD also applies at the station, corridor andregional scales.TOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

TODTOD From a Community PerspectiveSynergy between land use and transit delivers:• Truly Affordable Housingand Access to Jobs• Expanded Travel,Shopping and HousingChoices• Regional Connections andLess Need to Drive• Community Revitalizationand Placemaking• Environmental and AirQuality Improvements01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

TOD From a Transit PerspectiveSynergy between land use and transit delivers:• Increased Ridershipand Revenue• Regional Connectionsand Efficiency• Value Creation andFinancial Return• Public Support forExpansion ProjectsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with TransitSeattle, WA

TOD From a Regional PerspectiveSynergy between land use and transit delivers:• Improved Affordabilityfor Residents• Reduced GreenhouseGas Emissions• EconomicDevelopment andSustainable Growth• Efficient TransportationInvestmentsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

TOD: What it is not• "One size fits all"• Only high density housing• A single project• Fixed-guideway only• Only targeted to certainmarket segments• Disruptive of existinghistoric centersNEED NEW PICSAn IsolatedProject near transit.TOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit Centered Ingredients• WalkableNeighborhoods• Accessible Mix of Uses• Mix of Housing Options• Travel Options• Quality Public Spaces• CommunityEngagementTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit Centered Ingredients:• Walk to shops and services• Support local businesses• Access daily needs withoutdriving• Link trips to communityuses such as schools andlibrariesAccessible Mix of UsesTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit Centered Ingredients:• Provide for a diversity ofpeople - singles, families,retirees• Both rental and for-sale• Mix of product types - lofts,apartments, townhomes,condos, single-family andwork-live unitsMix of Housing OptionsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with TransitHousing options within ½-mile of U StreetMetro Station in Washington DC

Transit Centered Ingredients:Travel Options• Transit can’t do it alone• Car sharing + shared parking• Bike and pedestrianconnections• High quality transit networkand connectionsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit Centered Ingredients:Quality Public Spaces• Gathering places andopportunities for interaction• Reflect local character andcommunity• Venue for various activities• Demonstrate positive publicinvestment in community andtransitTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit Centered Ingredients:Community Engagement• Outreach and meaningfulinvolvement in planningprocess• Long-term strategy andcollaboration• Clear implementationsteps so everyone cansee progressTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit Centered CommunitiesCase Study: Prairie Crossing, IL• Approx. one hour outsideof Chicago• Two Metra commuter railstations• New green construction(36 condominiums and359 single-familyhomes)• New public parks andopen spaceTrain StationTOD01Older HousingStockCreating Livable Communities with TransitPlanned New Construction

Benefits of Transit Centered Communities1. Placemaking2. Economic Development3. Environmental and Public Health4. Lower Housing and Transportation Costs5. Community and Historic Preservation6. Transportation System Performance7. Transportation ChoiceTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 1:PlacemakingTOD• Creates the builtenvironment thatcreates community• Stimulates interaction• Encouragesentrepreneurship• Fosters innovationand• Nurtures humanityCourt Square01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

PlacemakingTHISNOT THISBeale St- Memphis, TNTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 2. Economic Development• Increases propertyvalues and tax revenue• Jobs in accessiblelocations• Value captureopportunitiesTOD01Shaker Square Cleveland, OHCreating Livable Communities with Transit

Regional Job Links are Critical• Make transit “useful” and boost ridership• Look at sectoral mix and growth• Provide infrastructure for concentratingemployment uses• Means for opening a regional growthdialogueTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Value Capture• Transit Agency – increased fare boxrevenues, lease revenues from jointdevelopment, higher ridership• Local Governments – higher tax revenuesfrom increased sales and property tax• Residents – reduced householdtransportation costs and increased propertyvaluesTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 3: Environmental and Public• Reduced greenhousegas emissions andpollution.• Increased Walking andBiking• Improved public healthHealthTOD01Portland, ORCreating Livable Communities with Transit

Response to Climate ChangeTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Activity and Obesity are LinkedTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 4: Reduced Housing and• Reduced auto ownershipand need to drive• Opportunity to link arange of incomes andhousehold types withother amenities• Translates into morespending power locallyTransportation CostsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Households Spend Less on Transportationwhen Options are ThereTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Housing and Transportation CostsTOD01The Memphis, TN region spendsgreater than 45% on transportationCreating Livable costs Communities with Transit

Meet Market Demand• Neighborhoods canrespond to 21 stCentury desires• Housing for workingfamilies• Housing demandresponds to transitinvestmentSanta Clara, CATOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 5: Community and HistoricPreservation• Opportunity toreinforce existingdevelopment• Reinvestment inhistoric buildings• Reuse of vacant orabandoned buildingsPHOTOS/GRAPHICS TO BE ADDEDTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 6: Improved Transportation• Reduced highwaycongestion and traveltime• Access and connectionsto the regionaltransportation system• Reduced localcongestionSystem PerformanceTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Reduce congestion and travel time• Focus activity aroundtransit to reducevehicle trips• Address localcongestion withconnected streetnetworksTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Benefit 7: Transportation Choice• Increased walking andbiking• Higher transit ridership• Reduced autoownership and use• Shorter commutepatternsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transportation ChoiceProvide better access and connections to theregional transportation system:• Improve access to rail• Design Bus Rapid Transit• Make transit transfers seamless and pleasantTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Partnerships to Support TODTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Regional Approaches to Partnerships• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s)• Transit Agencies• Local jurisdictionsTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Regional Agencies• MPOs and regional agencies providetechnical and planning support, and allocatefunding for transit supportive programs andinfrastructure. Regional agencies also playan important role in convening the electedofficials on issues of regional significance.TOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Role of MPO’s in TOD PlanningTOD• Educate board members, local jurisdictionsand public on TOD and benefits• Develop a public involvement strategy• Consider regional affordability goals thatcombine housing and transportationexpenses• Fund TOD studies and TOD infrastructure• Indentify key corridors for transit investment01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Transit AgenciesTOD• Transit agencies lead the planning, funding,construction, operation and maintenance of thetransit system.• Transit agencies coordinate with manystakeholders throughout then planning andconstruction process to ensure high quality TOD isrealized.• Transit agencies adopt TOD supportive policies andown land around transit stations that is wellpositioned for joint development.01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Local JurisdictionsTOD• Provide local land use control and zoning• Adopt TOD supportive policies• Manage the local right-of-way and maintain localstreets and sidewalks• Control traffic signal placement and timing• Have capital improvement programs and otherfunding mechanisms• Local officials can be advocates and TODsupporters01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

TOD Involves a Range of Public andPrivate InvestmentsTOD• Both public and private financing will berequired• Effective overall financing plan will involveunusual partnerships and collaborations• Public financing will come from themunicipality, the State and potentially Federalagencies• Investments will be phased and implementedover time01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

Implementing TODCommunityengagementand visioningPrivate investment inexisting places andnew developmentPublic investmentin transit, streets,parks

Transit Centered Communities areComplex, But Not Difficult• Multiple stakeholderagendas requires carefuloutreach and education• Proactive planning andinvestment set the table• Long-term visions areneeded to keep themomentum• Partnerships are essentialat every step of the wayTOD01Creating Livable Communities with Transit

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