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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2011

D.C. Metro approves TOD project team

The development team, led by Forest City Enterprises and Urban Atlantic Development, will create a signature transit oriented development project around the New Carrollton Metrorail station in Prince George’s County.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 18, 2011

May the best state win

California and New York have both asked for the extra slice of the federal high-speed rail pie, which was rejected by Florida’s Governor. But would it help California’s project or its chronic traffic problems? Is New York a better candidate?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

Report: Calif. must urge job growth near transit to cut driving

Data shows that placing jobs near transit is more effective in boosting ridership than having housing near transit. Additionally, while transit ridership is increasing in California, the state has failed so far to reap the benefits of its large investment in rail transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2011

New report lists TOD funding programs

Report released by Reconnecting America provides information on 41 programs, including 17 state-level, 15 regional and transit agency, and nine local programs

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2010

Center for TOD releases corridor planning guide

Explains how corridor planning can facilitate successful transportation outcomes and transit-oriented development (TOD). The book provides real-world development lessons and identifies the different implications for TOD associated with each type of transit corridor.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2010

Ford Foundation allots $200M for TOD initiative

The goal is to expand opportunity among all people in any given metro region by ensuring that metropolitan communities plan together and collaborate on such common challenges as affordable housing, infrastructure investments, education and job creation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2010

TOD comes to St. Louis

Two projects currently in the planning stages.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2009

DOT, HUD team to promote sustainable communities

Agencies jointly funded a study by Reconnecting America's Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) in 2007 that showed that cost of living was dependent on the costs of housing and transportation combined.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2009

Denver RTD opens new transfer center

The facility will become a light rail station within the FasTracks Program and has been designed and integrated within a larger overall TOD project.

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