Transit-Oriented Development Best Practices & Reports
Read best practices and reports that make the case for preserving transit-oriented development.
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Preserving Affordable Housing Near Transit: Case Studies from Atlanta, Denver, Seattle and Washington, D.C. 2010 By Enterprise, National Housing Trust and Reconnecting America. Find out how four U.S. cities are addressing preservation in their current transit-expansion plans, and read about tools and strategies used to preserve affordable housing in transit-rich communities. Download the report | Download the executive summary |
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Making Affordable Housing at Transit a Reality FRESC: Good Jobs, Strong Communities and Enterprise researched transit agency approaches to affordability in joint development in 24 cities in the U.S. Read the report | View the archived Live Online Event |
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The Case for Mixed-Income Transit-Oriented Development in the Denver Region Center for Transit-Oriented Development This study reviews the demand for housing near transit; explores the benefits of mixed-income, transit-oriented neighborhoods; analyzes the barriers to creating such communities; offers an array of tools for overcoming those barriers; and applies those tools in the context of four planned transit station areas in metro Denver. Download the PDF |
Transit-Oriented Preservation
Preservation of existing affordable housing in proximity to public transportation is the most efficient way for communities to ensure that low-income residents continue to benefit from reduced commuting expenses and increased access to employment, education and critical services.
Read NHT’s recent article highlighting their work with Enterprise in DC and nationally.
Read NHT’s recent article highlighting their work with Enterprise in DC and nationally.
Equity Atlas
The Equity Atlas is a visual representation of demographics, education, employment, health care and housing in relation to transit. The Atlas helped Mile High Connects identify both areas of greatest opportunity and greatest need prior to developing its strategic plan.