Transit-Oriented Development: Great in Theory, Missing in Action?
SUMMARY — Transit-Oriented Development: Great in Theory, Missing in Action?
Key Issues in Transit-Oriented Development
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) refers to urban planning strategies that prioritize the creation of compact, mixed-use communities centered around public transit hubs. In Canada, TOD is often framed as a solution to reduce reliance on private vehicles, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance urban livability. However, the community discourse around this topic reveals a complex interplay of successes, challenges, and unintended consequences.
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