Podcasts about transit oriented development

Today's guest is Todd Litman, Executive Director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, based in Canada. Todd is recognised internationally as a thought leader in transport and city-planning. This episode discusses everything from congestion charging through Transit Oriented Development, to EVs and AVs, so don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frank White III is a strong advocate of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and has a track record of making it happen. He oversaw TOD for Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) before becoming CEO nearly two years ago, now faced with a fiscal cliff, Frank is pushing KCATA into the future of transit and TOD.KCATA was one of the first systems to go fare free during the pandemic, but that decision to keep people riding has a clear cost--KCATA doesn't have farebox revenue to close funding gaps, but TOD could change that. Developing land managed by the agency could bring in not only more revenue for the agency, but also an economic boost for the region. Already the KCATA MAX BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) line is connecting parts of the city cut off from one another, and combined with KC Streetcar (a separate but cooperative agency), brings real economic development to both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border.To make this all happen Frank has to undo decades of KCATA neglecting its role to manage and oversee transportation and development for the entire two-state, seven-county region. Listen to this conversation with Paul Comfort including a conversation on TOD while riding the MAX BRT line through the city.Next week we stay in KC and learn about the streetcar system and how it's creating connections and economic opportunity in the city--including the Streetcar Cafe born on the streetcar line thanks to bringing people to the area.If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com.Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo and these fine folks:Paul Comfort, host and producerJulie Gates, executive producerTris Hussey, editor and writerTatyana Mechkarova, social mediaFollow us on social media: LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads- Instagram - FacebookSign up for the Transit Unplugged Newsletter00:00 Frank White, III and KCATA00:57 Inside the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority01:44 Frank White III: From Marketing Director to CEO02:56 Revolutionizing Public Transit in Kansas City05:14 Navigating Financial Challenges and Fare-Free Transit08:47 Empowering the Team and Defending Transit's Value12:48 Exploring Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Kansas City15:34 The Future of Transit: BRT Lines and Beyond20:56 Wrap up with Paul Comfort21:45 Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged

Today's episode is a little different as we decided to take opposing views of the current economic landscape and we discussed both the positive and the negative elements that are currently affecting the real estate market in Canada. We touch on 5 broad subjects and dive into the current economic climate that has presented a world of challenges including our declining GDP alongside rising unemployment and corporate bankruptcies. Will this get better or will it continue to worsen? While uncertainties persist about the long-term effects of COVID-19 decisions, the potential onset of a recession could lead to interest rate cuts, offering hope for a quicker recovery. Though with sticky inflation, rates could also stay higher for longer. Which camp do you find yourself in?We touch on interest rates specifically and whether lowering interest rates is necessarily the right course of action. Certainly by doing so it will stimulate economic growth by encouraging borrowing and spending which can lead to increased investment, asset prices, and ultimately, a reduction in unemployment. However, careful management is required to balance these benefits with potential inflation concerns.Immigration and population have been a really hot topic, especially considering the eye watering numbers we've become accustom to seeing over the last few years. While slowing population growth can alleviate strains on resources, improve labor market stability, and enhance social cohesion, we could also hamper any strong recovery by not having enough skilled people in the workforce to handle a growing economy.  We also dive into the introduction of the Plex Plan and weather it will transform the real estate landscape, particularly in transit-oriented development areas. While its impact may initially be limited, it has the potential to slow price escalation and increase housing supply, especially with supportive immigration policies. But what about the single-family home market? How will it be affected? Lastly, we touch on inventory. Challenges have persisted in creating sufficient housing supply over the last decade despite initiatives like the housing accelerator fund and other government initiatives. However, policies such as the Plex Plan and Transit-Oriented Development offer hope for densification and new inventory. Middle housing and family-oriented condo designs could further address housing needs as we look to find solutions to our ever shrinking supply of homes in Canada. _________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Happy New Year! In this special joint episode, the Four Degrees to the Streets and Urban Planning is Not Boring podcasts come together to discuss Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Hosts Nimo, Jas, Sam, and Nat use their expertise and experience living in TODs as a backdrop to give a coast-to-coast perspective on this complex subject. Press play to hear:TOD defined as a mixed-use community that encourages people to live near transit services and decrease their dependence on driving and its key components and historyExamples of TOD programs including BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), NJ Transit, the City of Chicago's ETOD (equitable transit-oriented development) plan, and the Federal Transit Administration TOD Pilot ProgramConsiderations for the future of TOD Learn more about Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning, at urbanplanningisnotboring.squarespace.com and follow on social media @urbanplanningisnotboring.Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod.Or send us an email to connect with us!ResourcesHistories of Transit-Oriented Development: Perspectives on the Development of the TOD ConceptBART TOD Millbrae BART TODElevated ChicagoETOD | Equitable Transit-Oriented DevelopmentPennrose Gives Back to Veterans Through HousingDover officials open new 70-unit affordable family and veterans housing in downtownFTA FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented DevelopmentTOD Planning Study (2015-2021) Projects

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, the Greater Cleveland RTA and the city of Cleveland are finishing a year-long study on how to create more transit-oriented development projects.

So if you're looking for a conversation about development you might want to find yourself by the Pool at the Maryland Party at the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas Nevada. Rev. Al and I couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to catch up with Mark Renbaum, a friend, and a man on a mission to bring a Transit Oriented Development to Lutherville, Maryland.  Mark's firm owns the old Caldor site and is looking to redevelop that site as a transit oriented residential and commercial developement. He's also developing in the City with David Bramble at Northwood Plaza adjacent to Morgan plus he's involved in the redevelopment of Madison Park at the 800 Block of North Ave, a place that hasn't been invested in for too long.  Mark takes the community approach, he understands that the community needs to be involved and he is working with them on prioritizing green space in Lutherville and delivering the ammenities that support a strong community.  Look at the transformation of Northwood by two of Baltimore's best  developers, a once blighted property now thriving with great retailers and a new grocery store for the community and it has all the amenties that the Morgan students want. Lutherville is next and the investment in that property is going take the value from 9 million to over 200 million dollars.  The taxpayers paid for the light rail a long time ago, we should be maximizing it's use, this development improves the ROI for taxpayers and we all agree that we should be maximizing transit oriented development where ever we can.  This is Holy work and Rev Al says Mark is a Holy man!  Come along for this lesson in development, he really is one of Baltimore's best.  Thanks Mark for coming on to talk about your work and this incredible development in Lutherville, we can wait to see it when it's done!  

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The next two episodes feature conversations with Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning & Interim Dean of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, and Karen Chapple of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto. These are two giants in the field of urban planning and innovative scholars in their approach to the study of cities. We will be exploring the pros and cons of transit-oriented development (TOD) as examined in their co-authored book Transit Oriented Displacement or Community Dividends? Understanding the Effects of Smarter Growth on Communities. In episode 4, we learn about the benefits of TOD along with some of the reasons to be cautious about this approach. Our guests share the creative research approaches they developed to study neighborhood change and to engage with communities as part of the research process. Co-hosted by Sherry Li and Joanne Jan, Yale SOM MBAs.  Listen in!

www.commsolutionsmn.com- The Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line just got a huge financial shot in the arm from the Federal government. It is only a 10-mile line, and $240 million alone is coming from the Feds. $120 million a piece have come from Ramsey and Washington counties. That is such a short route, and it stops in so few places. It will serve such a small segment of the population, but that doesn't stop them from building it anyways. All this in a time where more people are staying home for one reason or another. They are looking to open the Gold Line in 2024, and they want to create bus-only bridges and lanes. You'd think that Republicans might stand up and put a halt to all of this spending and forced redevelopment, but they aren't. They seem to join in with the Democrats and vote to spend, spend, spend. They know it's part of a bigger agenda, but they refuse to stand up for individuals and small businesses that are being bullied by large corporations and government working together. For instance, Rochester is looking to put together a 3-mile BRT line to please Mayo clinic, complete with a 13 acre Transit-Oriented Development site. Southwest Light Rail is 10 years over schedule and double under budget. Metro Transit is cutting routes, because they are so empty. We've got to stop this madness. We also discuss Wells Fargo's recent plan to consolidate office space. Corporations are entering into a new era where more people are working from home, AI is replacing jobs, and fewer people are working at all. Having all of these big office buildings are no longer tenable for big corporations, so what's next? We discuss. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

What is smart growth and why should preservationists care about it? On this week's PreserveCast we're talking with David Adler, an asset manager from David S. Brown Enterprises about transit-oriented development, incentives for smart growth, and how historic preservationists can incentivize better growth in their own communities. All that and more, as we push the boundaries of preservation, on this week's PreserveCast

In Episode 48, Damian is joined by Brian O'Malley, President and CEO of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance for a discussion on Transit Oriented Development, the power of public transit, and Maryland's transportation future. Next week, we'll have Barak Hermann, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore.As always, we hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.

In this week's episode, we have with us Gerald Ollivier, Lead Transport Specialist, India with the World Bank. He focuses on developing solutions to enhance urban mobility, achieve sustainable economic integration through multimodal transport, enhance rural connectivity, and achieve safer transport to better serve the needs of India.  He leads the Bank's Community of Practice on Transit Oriented Development.Since joining the World Bank in October 1995, he has developed sustainable transport infrastructure and services in 17 World Bank member countries, through projects, knowledge sharing, technical assistance, and capacity building. Gerald has led teams that prepared and supported urban transport projects, port management and development, public-private sector participation, port city urban renewal, transport corridor development, rail development and reform, trade and transport facilitation, road safety, and rural roads. This episode is hosted by Mr. Randheer Singh, Director, E-Mobility at NITI Aayog. Visit: www.shoonya.info

Who does Adler want to replace him!? Austin's Draft Equitable Transit Oriented Development plan Vision Zero is back on the table Dell Children breaking records and more! @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

In this episode we speak with Dr Rutul Joshi, Associate professor at CEPT University in India. Dr Joshi led a multi-year research project on contextualising transit-oriented development for Indian cities.LinksInclusive TOD in Eastern Africa: A Guide to Local Development PlanningTransit-oriented development: Case studies reportMoving Ahead: Urban Mobility Reforms for Post-COVID Resilience in IndiaPost-COVID-19 Mobility: Key levers to reform urban transport systemsHigh Volume Transport WebsiteDr Rutul Joshi on LinkedIn, Twitter and InstagramLearn more at transport-links.com

Return guests Casey Smagala and Steven Vance of Chicago Cityscape join us to discuss the revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) ordinance and other development trends in Chicago! Casey and Steven start off by explaining the TOD ordinance and the changes resulting from the recent revision. They dive deep on the impacted neighborhoods, zoning districts, and provisions of the ordinance. Casey and Steven showcase their urban planning backgrounds by weighing in on the impact of current city policies and how they would improve those policies. Lastly, they share why Cityscape is such a powerful data-aggregation software and how it can give Chicago Investors a tremendous competitive advantage! If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guest: Casey Smagala and Steven Vance, Chicago Cityscape Link: SUCI Ep 97 - Samuel Pavlovcik Link: SUCI 112 - Cityscape (1st Episode) Link: SUCI Ep 59 - Cost-Seg Kev Link: The New Localism (Book Recommendation) Link: UCLA Housing Voices Podcast Sponsors: Essex Realty Group and Appeal.tax ----------------- Guest Questions 03:18 Housing Provider Tip: Use online services by Utility providers to expedite requests! 06:14 Intro to our guests, Steven Vance and Casey from Chicago Cityscape! 07:00 What is the TOD ordinance? 10:26 Who can benefit from the revised TOD ordinance? 13:22 Steven and Vance talk about accessible dwelling units! 16:34 Are there de-conversation limitations within the revised TOD ordinance?  18:52 Steven and Vance talk about neighborhoods most impacted by the ordinance! 26:31 How does the ordinance affect parking requirements? 31:53 How do City policies attempt to control density? 38:00 What policy changes can investors expect in the near future? 39:50 How does the City measure the success of their new policies? Wrap Up Questions 43:12 What is Casey's and Steven's competitive advantage?  43:58 One piece of advice for new investors. 48:22 What do you do for fun? 49:18 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  51:24 Local Network Recommendation? 54:21 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? That's our show! Thanks for listening! ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2022.

In this episode we talk to Jacob Mason of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy about transit-oriented development (TOD) as a mode for development in African cities.In their latest research for HVT, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) have developed a guidance toolkit of inclusive TOD as part of local area planning in eastern Africa. Links:Inclusive TOD in Eastern Africa: A Guide to Local Development Planning - HVT Research from ITDPJacob Mason on TwitterHigh Volume Transport WebsiteITDP websiteLearn more at transport-links.com

This week the podcast turns to voters raising serious concerns that Winnipeg needs to have fixed. The message from the South Osborne Residents' Group to those vying to win the Mayor's chair is clear:  South Osborne 'is being treated like the North End of the South End', and that has to stop.  Long-suffering homeowners of South Osborne say "Transit Oriented Development" construction has brought nothing but disruptive, ruinous results (and "Transit Oriented Crime')  BRT housing developers break construction rules, and wreck their streets City planners and enforcement officials look the other way and act as if they're on the take, and  Mayor Brian Bowman has ignored their complaints about the BRT mess from Day 1 The show starts off with a brief discussion between Marty and Spirited Kenny about the sparring between former Mayor Glen Murray and Coun. Scott Gillingham in the press and on Twitter last week, over the Executive Policy Committee and overall civic governance - lots of heat but not a lot of light, in our estimation.  Then Marty tells about deciding to follow up on a raft of email blasts sent for years to City Hall and the media from the Lord Roberts neighborhood. He took a Sunday drive through the area, saw evidence backing their complaints, and spoke with a prototypical senior citizen tending to her garden, who confirmed the area is deteriorating.  At 24.00 Marty interviews Bev Pike, coordinator of SORG. What you will hear is a clear warning - this abuse of power and process can happen to other residential areas in our city. "There needs to be a massive rehaul of the planning department" as SORG and other community groups that have dealt with city staff and appeared at city meetings and hearings "perceive corruption. When we share stories we see the developer community controls the planners." "They don't obey city laws“ is at the root of the problem. Development rules in Our Winnipeg/complete communities (like 'not building towers at the end of an old street in a mature neighborhood') have been tossed aside. The heavy truck traffic for the massive condo builds has resulted in “the blocks closest to the pretend transitway have suffered foundation damage that's very serious, so people are moving away.“ (And the Parking Authority is adding to their grief.)  "This was a developer scam to build here", made worse by the Inspection division scandal - so now dangerous substandard buildings have slipped through in the name of density. Hear Bev describe the response from Mayor Brian Bowman - "NOTHING". And wait till you hear how many emails he was sent!  Her message is his successor must step up and "be brave" and "Get rid of all the planners at City Hall- they all seem to be corrupted by the developers." and claims Ottawa has learned "BRT is obsolete." Bev points to the 4000 condos already sitting on the market due to overdevelopment in the city as reason to put on the brakes. "The developers have been very rigourous in all kinds of pursuasive tactics to enable them to build this much extra."At 37.00 we review how this is one neighborhood, already challenged by increasing property crime, car thefts and break-ins, their crisis compounded by the BRT fiasco. How will a new Mayor turn that around?  To close the show we also talk about how dangerous taking a bus is; and plug the new morning hosts at CITI-FM and Power 97. Please -- Take a minute to support our independent reporting today - Email Martygoldlive@gmail.com donate via PayPal www.paypal.me/MartyGoldMedia * More election interviews coming soon! *

Brian speaks with Aidan Grove-White. Aidan is a Director in StrategyCorp's Municipal Affairs practice group with a long history in stakeholder management, Indigenous community engagement, public education, and policy development. We talk about Transit Oriented Development. What is the future evolution of transit-oriented communities – and how might the leveraging of public assets, from GO, LRT, BRT and even Highways become a greater focus for development?

This week we welcome former C-3 President, Bill Anderson. Bill walks us down his career path to become a nationally recognized urban planner and also discusses timely issues like transit-oriented development, smart density, and mixed-use communities. He also discusses San Diego's legacy of unjust exclusionary housing policies, and how we can ensure inclusion at every level of development, moving forward.   Timestamps: [1:55] How did Bill's interest in urban planning and cities originate? He talks us through his career path. [5:35] Bill defines the concept of growth management. And how we can both grow economically and protect our resources in a sustainable and less impactful way. [7:00] Unlike other cities where there might be an edge around the city, San Diego has the city integrated into the neighborhood. [10:31] How was Toward Permanent Paradise used? [19:18] How has the process of redevelopment downtown and the outside of urban communities differed? [25:34] Bill talks about specific amenities that were brought up as a result of redevelopment downtown. [42:58] How does Bill balance his advocacy work with his professional work? [57:03] The voices in forming issues of inclusivity need to actually be inclusive and reflect the change we are looking to see. [57:03] Bill gives advice on how C-3 can provide educational assistance to the next generation. [1:00:43] People will have to learn to live with less, but that doesn't mean a lesser quality of life. It just means they do things differently and are more mindful about what they consume and how they consume it.   About C-3 In its 60 years of existence, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) has brought together local thought leaders from planning, design, policy, academia, community development, and more to address our region's distinctive and pressing land use challenges. In founding C-3 almost 60 years ago, architect Lloyd Ruocco's vision was to bring together our region's most creative minds from the arts, sciences, academia, and government to share ideas, learn new perspectives, and build fellowship around the idea of creating livable communities.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org Temporary Paradise

Brian interviews Sherena Hussain, Founder, Academic Collaboration Consulting about the future of Toronto's Transit oriented development. What is the future evolution of transit oriented communities – and how might the leveraging of public assets, from GO, LRT, BRT and even Highways become a greater focus for development?Sherena Hussain is an Instructor in the Program in Real Estate and Infrastructure at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Professor Hussain is also an accomplished legal professional having practiced tax and infrastructure law at a first-tier North American business law firm. Professor Hussain holds a combined Juris Doctor-Master of Business Administration degree, Graduate Master Diploma in Real Estate and Infrastructure, and Bachelor of Business Administration.

Efforts stall to rescue a National Historic Landmark; Transit Oriented Development spurs affordable housing talks; A look at Ukrainian history during plantation days; and poetry gets a legislative boost

Addison City Manager Wesley Pierson discusses the town's 18-acre development plans as DART's Silver Line prepares to arrive.

The revived MRT3 project, which is expected to be completed in 2030, is touted as a catalyst for urban redevelopment in Kuala Lumpur. One of the initiatives under the MRT3 project is the building of affordable homes above the carpark facilities of at least 8 stations. How feasible is this proposal in practice? We get reactions from Aziff Azuddin, independent urban mobility researcher. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

On this week's episode of The Parley In All Blue Mark is joined by Heather Infantry. Heather  is a foot soldier for Black liberation who pursues passion-driven projects and works with the aim of transformation. She is currently advancing equitable transit-oriented development as a pathway to Black prosperity. Throughout her career Heather has fostered an ongoing curiosity for people, places and ideas at the intersection of culture and equity.Highlights from the episode:Transportation and EquityTransit Oriented Development Atlanta - MARTA Transportation during The Pandemic The Transformation Alliance Connect with Heather Infantry LinkedIn: @heatherinfantryConnect with Mark Dawson:Instagram: @iammarkdawsonLinkedIN: @mark-a-dawsonWebsite: www.bentonmuse.comTwitter: @Iammarkdawson

Peter Calthorpe joins us to discuss Transit Oriented Development and its importance in creating affordable housing. It was a fascinating discussion on how we can create more housing and reduce transportation costs at the same time.If you enjoyed this podcast you may want to explore more at the following links:You can learn more about Peter at https://www.hdrinc.com/person/peter-calthorpePeter Calthorpe's TED talk on building better cities can be seen at https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_calthorpe_7_principles_for_building_better_citiesInformation from the Congress for the New Urbanism is at https://www.cnu.org

www.commsolutionsmn.com- This year, the state of Minnesota is boasting a $7.7 Billion surplus. That's our money... I mean it's really our money, as we've overpaid our taxes, and this is what's left after everything has been paid. Of course that answer is clear, they're going to send it back, right? After all, that's what Governor Ventura did. Not so fast... our government (both Republicans and Democrats) is already discussing how they want to spend this money that they never had the right to collect in the first place. Oh, and everyone has their hands out looking for special treatment. Education MN is asking for payouts from this sum for bonuses. What?!?!?! They didn't want to work for over a year during the pandemic! Cities are already asking for extra Local Government Aid to the tune of a $90 million increase. School districts want their share. Then there is adding to our existing mass transit fleet, Transit-Oriented Development, high density housing, and all the government boondoggles that can't ever seem to grab enough of our tax dollars. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

What do Washington DC, Denver's Union Station, and Scott's recent vacation to Italy all share in common? Aside from being sweet places to visit, they all provide fantastic examples of Transit Oriented Development, the focus on this month's episode. Transit Oriented Development ("TOD") refers to the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use communities centered around high-quality train systems. It represents a stark departure from the car-dominated development patterns that have come to define much of the world's contemporary development practices, often times ending up in the form of urban sprawl (ew!). Join us as we break down the unique benefits of TOD with the help of Rick Cole, Executive Director of the Congress for the New Urbanism, a leading organization promoting walkable urbanity for all! ----------------------------- Sustainability Defined is the podcast that seeks to define sustainability, one concept (and bad joke) at a time. Hosted by Jay Siegel and Scott Breen. Each episode focuses on a single topic that helps push sustainability forward. We explain each topic with the help of an experienced pro, place it within our organizational tree, and help our listeners define what exactly sustainability is, episode by episode. We have divided our organizational tree into the following seven sectors: Energy Cities Natural Environment Transportation Business Policy Social Each episode is categorized under one of our sectors and visually depicted within our organizational tree. The more episodes we complete, the more the tree will visually define what exactly sustainability means. Please go to www.sustainabilitydefined.com for more information. Our website has pages for each episode where there is a player to stream the episode, as well as hyperlinked intro notes.

Cidade Jardim, Modernismo, cidade para pessoas, Transit Oriented Development, Novo Urbanismo, Cidade de 15 Minutos... Neste episódio, recebemos Alain Bertaud — para nós, o maior urbanista da atualidade — para conversar sobre as ideias e utopias sobre o planejamento urbano e sua evolução ao longo do tempo. Apoie o Caos Planejado. Confira os links do episódio no site. Episódio produzido com o apoio de TrashIn.

Craig E Jones research coordinator for the housing research collaborative in the school of community and regional planning at UBC.

Another episode – another book review and another chance to revisit Johannesburg! I’m delighted to welcome the editorial team for the book - Densifying the City - Global Cases and Johannesburg - on this episode: Alexandra Appelbaum, Alison Todes, Margot Rubin and Philip Harrison. For regular listeners, you’d know that Phil was our very first guest way back in July 2019 and that Margot has been a guest on another episode that dealt with backyard rentals, the last episode before the national lockdown if my memory serves me well. A new publication has tackled the complexities of the processes and policies of density. The book draws on experience and inputs from a host of leading academics and practitioners and considers 25 inputs from some of the South Africa’s leading academic minds. Densifying the City – Global Cases and Johannesburg does what it says on the cover…It takes the reader on a series of case studies as diverse as Istanbul (Turkey), Sydney (Australia) and the poster child for TOD- Curitiba (Brazil). There’s plenty to digest- globally and locally: density in both its formal and informal forms, the drivers of density and the evolution of policy and urban management approaches. Closer to home and through Johannesburg as the primary case study, the book considers the forms in which density takes via different spaces, processes and participants. The ambition and realisation of density through Transit Oriented Development adds a third dimension to the conversation. We considered the issue of Johannesburg’s Corridors of Freedom in our second episode and this conversation gives us an opportunity to update the perspectives and thoughts on this issue. It promises to be a rich conversation with colleagues at the pinnacle of their game. Recorded March 6th 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talking-transformation-po/message

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Season 1 of the Podcast Is In The Books with Matt Loos – Ep. 38 This is going to be a fun episode! In this episode, we are going to discuss the most impactful talking points from the entire first season of the show. This has been a crazy year no-doubt, but we would be remiss not to look back on the lessons learned during this last year. This year, we discussed everything from financing a project to historic tax credits and even transit-oriented developments. The guests that joined me on the show where industry professionals from all over the world and encompassed many of the roles included within the larger commercial real estate umbrella. I'm beyond blessed to be able to speak with these people and share their stories with you all. Stay tuned for even more discussions that will continue to inform and prepare you for this coming year in CRE. As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. There will be more exciting conversations on the shows to come. Main Take-Away's From This Season This season has been so much fun for me to record. I learned so much from all of the guests that it is nearly impossible for me to pick just one main take-away from each episode, but I will give it a shot. I highly recommend that you search for a topic that most interests you and dive right in. Chances are we have at least somewhat discussed a question you might have in this first season.  If you have a topic that we haven't discussed yet that you would like to learn more about, please email me with your ideas and questions and I will make it a priority to find a guest that can address your question. Without further ado, let's try to tackle this season's greatest lessons! Episode 002 – Selecting an Architect with Josh Kunkel – You want to select an architect that can speak to your vision. They need to align with your vision and values. Episode 003 – How to Manage a Ground-Up Development with Cameron Pybus – Communication is extremely valuable throughout the development process. The means of communication often changes throughout the process based on where you are in the process. Episode 004 – Understanding the Role of a GC on Your Next Ground-Up Development with Bridger Clader – A cohesive team from the bottom-up is absolutely crucial for a development project. From Owner to Developer to GC to Subs, everyone is on the same page. This is where you can find the most successful projects. Episode 005 – Deciphering Form-Based Code with Mike Brennan, AICP – Euclidean zoning creates districts based on land-use types. Form-Based code encourages mixed-uses as long as they are compatible. The rules are focused on the public realm between the buildings to encourage walkable districts. Episode 006 – What the Heck is a Geotech with Tim Tarbutton – In preparing a geotechnical investigation of a property, there is a diminishing return on the amount of borings that you do. However, it's impossible to find every possible issue underground even with a geotechnical exploration. Episode 007 – Property Taxes and your Development with Alex Pace – Start getting with your local property tax advisor at the very beginning of your deal so that there are no surprises when you begin to develop your property. Episode 008 – Designing the Future of Transit-Oriented Development with David Leininger – One of the biggest hurdles facing transit-oriented development is the idea that this infrastructure will bring with it the introduction of unruly and mischievous characters that will disrupt the surrounding community. This is simply untrue and can be very toxic. Episode 009 – From the Golden Gate to the Lone Star State, Finding Opportunity in CRE with Andrew Blake – When you'...

Good morning, RVA! It’s 30 °F, and, today, the sun will rise. At points yesterday, it felt like that was not a given. Expect highs near 50 °F and lots of sunshine.Water coolerAs of this morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 5,387 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealthand 35 new deaths as a result of the virus. VDH reports 496 new cases in and around Richmond (Chesterfield: 131, Henrico: 221, and Richmond: 144). Since this pandemic began, 574 people have died in the Richmond region. Both statewide and locally, this is the most new cases ever reported in a single day, and Richmond tallied its 100th death due to COVID-19. Yet, at his press conference yesterday, the Governor did not introduce new restrictions, policies, or guidance to help contain the virus as it surges out of control—he simply reminded people to wear a mask, keep their distance, and wash their hands. The majority of the briefing was about vaccination, and he announced a couple major updates.First, according to the VDH vaccine dashboard, 2,204 Virginians are now fullyvaccinated with both of the required shots. So cool, and, more than anything else, seeing that number move up from zero makes me feel like we’re moving into a different (and closing) phase of the pandemic.Second, the Governor set a goal of “vaccinating 25,000 Virginias each day when supply allows.” I have absolutely no idea how that goal trickles down to each locality and local health district, but here’s some stupid math. 25,000 is about 0.3% of the Commonwealth’s population. Combined, Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield have a population of 906,600, and 0.3% of that is 2,720. So, if our region wants to meet “our share” of the 25,000 per day goal, we need to see 2,720 people vaccinated each day—or 19,040 people each week. Over the last seven days, Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield have administered 7,266 doses according to data I’ve been pulling from the VDH dashboard (which I think lags a bit). So we’re already at least a third of the way there, which, honestly, feels pretty good to me. I know every second feels like forever, every week goes by in a flash, and our sense of timing is all screwed up, BUT it really only has been about three weeks since folks started getting vaccinated in Virginia.Third, VDH has settled on who makes up Phase 1b of their vaccination distribution plan. I don’t know that I’ve talked about the phased approach to vaccination that most states have adopted—probably worth writing about further! But, in brief, Phase 1a—the phase we’re in right now—consists of hospital workers, long-term care residents and staff, and non-hospital frontline healthcare workers (PDF). Phase 1b, announced yesterday (PDF), is frontline essential workers, people 75-years and older, and folks living in correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and migrant labor camps. What’s a frontline essential worker? Great question! Here’s the list, sorted by priority, which is made up of some fairly specific groups and some hugely broad groups: police, fire, and hazmat; corrections and homeless shelter workers; childcare, K–12 teachers, and staff; food and agriculture (??); manufacturing; grocery store workers; public transit workers; and mail carriers. Of course, I think public transit workers should be near the top of that list as they’re the ones who get a lot of these other essential workers to their essential work, but that decision is above my pay grade. The governor expects this group to start getting vaccinated “near the end of January.” We’ll probably hear a lot more about how folks find out what phase they’re in, how you get notified when it’s your turn, and all sorts of other details in the coming days and weeks.Yesterday was a lot. I didn’t expect that Democrats winning both Senate special elections in Georgia—giving Democrats control of the House, Senate, and Presidency—to be second-page news by the time dinner rolled around. But a coup happened, or, as the Washington Post puts it “President incites crowd to acts of insurrection, violence.” Yesterday, I spent about eight hours in front of the TV, scared, watching…whatever that was, and I still don’t have the right words to describe what I saw or what I’m feeling or what I think should happen next. As I struggled to put words to it, a good friend described the events as “Deeply shocking—and it’s important not to be numb to that.” I think that’s where I am—deeply shocked—and I’m going to acknowledge that and just sit with it for a while. The WaPo has this (deeply shocking) photo essay from yesterday’s mob violence if you’d like to join me in sitting with it.Graham Moomaw at the Virginia Mercury says that panel of judges picked the eight citizen members of the redistricting commission. You should definitely recognize at least one name on this list: Better Housing Coalition CEO Greta Harris!OK. I know there’s a lot going on right now, and maybe equitable transit isn’t at the top of your mind. If it is, or if you wish it were, you can join RVA Rapid Transit and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network today at 12:00 PM for a lunch-and-learn situation about “Transit Oriented Development for an Equitable Future.” Del. Ibraheem Samirah and Stewart Schwartz of the Coalition for Smarter Growth will speak on affordable housing, public transit, and land use—all things I love! Register before the (free) event here.Despite increased vaccine availability, COVID-19 testing continues—as it should! Today, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will host a community testing eventfrom 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Diversity Richmond (1407 Sherwood Ave).This morning’s longreadThe Poke ParadoxHere’s a unrelated longread about fish to cleanse your palate.Not long ago such gritty details were kept secret, and depending on the distributor and where they source their fish, often still are, but thanks to robust certification programs launched by nonprofits like Monterey Bay Aquarium and WWF, which require regular third-party audits, the seafood supply chain is becoming demystified. That’s led to greater consumer awareness and increased customer demand for even more transparency. Bushman doesn’t just embrace that, she also promotes it. After all, almost all raw tuna served in the U.S. arrives frozen, not fresh, so what’s the point in pretending otherwise? The container ship allows for a smaller carbon footprint than air freight, another aspect of the business tracked by Bushman, who is helping to strip the secrecy and shame from the seafood business.If you’d like your longread to show up here, go chip in a couple bucks on the ol’ Patreon.

Hi Transbro & Transist! Pernahkah kalian mengenal istilah TOD? Yak, TOD bukan Truth Or Dare yah melainkan Transit Oriented Development, atau dalam bahasa kita disebut Pengembangan Kawasan Berorientasi Transit. Kayak gimana sih konsep TOD yang sedang digadang-gadang oleh pemerintah untuk memaksimalkan penggunaan transportasi umum di perkotaan? Simak yuk episode berikut ini di platform podcast favoritmu dan semoga ilmunya bermanfaat, Transbro & Transist! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transpod-podcast/support

John Renne, Ph.D., AICP, professor in the department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University, located in Boca Raton, FL, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the ways in which urban planning, transit oriented development and historic preservation intersect. We covered multiple topics, including: John's academic background and how work with his...Read More

John Renne, Ph.D., AICP, professor in the department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University, located in Boca Raton, FL, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the ways in which urban planning, transit oriented development and historic preservation intersect. We covered multiple topics, including: John’s academic background and how work with his... Read More The post Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring John Renne – Transit Oriented Development appeared first on Practical Preservation.

John Renne, Ph.D., AICP, professor in the department of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University, located in Boca Raton, FL, joined the Practical Preservation Podcast to discuss the ways in which urban planning, transit oriented development and historic preservation intersect. We covered multiple topics, including: John’s academic background and how work with his... Read More The post Practical Preservation Podcast Featuring John Renne – Transit Oriented Development appeared first on Practical Preservation.

Clearfield Station has been the topic of conversation for over the past 15 years. You probably are just wanting something just to be done there. Lets give you a background and what it may look like soon.

Tune in this week as we discuss Transit Oriented Developments and the Corsair Flats Apartments in California. We speak to Louis Liss Project Developer at Eden Housing, Debbie Potter Community Development Director for the City of Alameda, and Jennifer Pearce Housing and Community Development Manager for Alameda County Community Development Agency. Click here for Insights from this week's episode. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great date to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. Thanks! Search #NCHV on social media to find us and email us here at info@nchv.org.

A recent article in The Guardian described the “death spiral” looming for public transit in the United States. Country-wide, the pandemic has resulted in a 90% drop in ridership. This has led to cuts in services—which means even less ridership—and higher fares to make up for lost revenue. Higher fares lead to fewer riders…which means more higher fares, more cuts in services, or both. And so on. You see where this is going. To save public transit, Congress may have to fill a $32 billion funding gap...but no funding package currently exists. Transportation advocates also warn that cuts in services exacerbate a “mobility crisis” that already existed for our cities’ most vulnerable people. This article prompted a lively conversation on this week’s episode of Upzoned, with host Abby Kinney—an urban planner in Kansas City—and cohost Chuck Marohn, president of Strong Towns. Abby and Chuck discuss why the mortal danger facing public transit was always going to be an option when you overlay a dysfunctional transportation system on a dysfunctional land-use pattern, why public transit is a long-term investment in people, and how the U.S. subsidizes automobiles too. They also discuss whether making the “compassionate argument” may unintentionally undermine transit advocates’ case for public transportation. Additional Show Notes Public transit faces 'death spiral' without $32bn injection from Congress, by Miranda Bryant Abby Kinney (Twitter) Charles Marohn (Twitter) Gould Evans Studio for City Design Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom (Soundcloud) Some recent Strong Towns articles on public transit “The Only Thing More Expensive Than Saving Transit is Not Saving Transit,” by Daniel Herriges “In Transportation Costs, ‘It's the System, Stupid,’” by Daniel Herriges “What the Left Gets Wrong about Public Transportation” (Podcast) “Transit’s Chicken & Egg Fallacy,” by Chuck Marohn “Why Development-Oriented Transit is better than Transit-Oriented Development,” by Rachel Quednau

Tootie Thomas, Executive Director of the El Cajon Blvd. Business Improvement Association (BIA), is joined by Beryl Forman, the Association's Marketing and Mobility Coordinator, to talk about the BIA's support of its 1,000 members during the pandemic; it's leadership role in Transit Oriented Development; and its Blvd 2020 Plan.

Throughout Peter Calthorpe's decade-spanning career in urban design, planning, and architecture, he has developed and practiced the key principles of New Urbanism: that the most successful places are diverse in uses and users, are scaled to the pedestrian and human interaction, and are environmentally sustainable. Calthorpe developed the concept of Transit Oriented Development, a strategy that is now the foundation of many regional policies and city plans around the world. His work internationally has demonstrated that community design with a focus on environmental sustainability and human scale can be adapted throughout the globe. Most recently Calthorpe launched the urban-planning software UrbanFootprint which models the diverse impacts of urban planning scenarios for designers and planners working for cities, businesses, public agencies and nonprofits.

How can we accommodate growth in existing places? In our final episode of the season, we talk to Andrew Cortese, Managing Partner Grimshaw Architects, Bill Price, a transit oriented development expert from WSP's London business and Ross Harvey, NSW Structures Director with WSP in Australia. Our guests talk about the rich history of railways in Australia and around the world, and some of the challenges and opportunities to find more space in dense cities. In a sense, re-activating their potential as thriving hubs for activity. We share some examples of successful rail overbuild projects, as well as the considerations for integrating vertical and horizontal infrastructure. Show notes 00:00 - Intro01:04 - Differences and similarities between Australia and London? 06:30 - How has the change impacted community? 08:42 - What are some of the successful examples of rail overbuilds?15:54 - Ross, what about build over heritage?17:35 - Opportunities in integrating vertical and horizontal?24:11 - What's the difference between success and failure? 28:21 - Will city renewal projects change in a post COVID world and if so, how?30:12 - Wrap up

Land use and zoning attorneys, Albert E. Dotson, Jr. and Vicky Leiva, talk about transit-oriented development in South Florida and the impact of public transportation on a community.

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Hello and welcome everyone! Thank you for joining the show! There is a lot great information to learn in this episode, so stay tuned!Today on the show, I have David Leininger who is a Strategic Advisor of Sasaki & Associates & Founder of Leininger Analytics. His insight into Transit-Oriented and Transit-Adjacent developments are second to none. David has experience in both the public and private sectors. He has worked as the EVP and CFO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Budget Director at the City of Dallas, CFO of the City of Irving, and also nearly 25 years in the private sector working on large-scale real estate development projects. Needless to say, he brings a wealth of knowledge on this subject.On top of his current roles as Strategic Advisor of Sasaki & Associates and Founder of Leininger Analytics, he also serves on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Product council and DFW TOD Product Council for the Urban Land Institute (ULI).In this episode, we are going to unpack the real differences between transit-oriented development (TOD) and transit-adjacent development (TAD). We will be discussing some of the many benefits that come from the introduction of TOD's. We will then finish up by looking at the future of these type of developments and transit in general. As always, if you have enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and share with your friends. There will be more exciting conversations on the show to come.So without further ado, let's start the show!For the Show Notes on this episode, Please see the "Members Only" section of the website.Link to Leininger Analytics: https://www.leiningeranalytics.com/ 

SamTrans' Director of Real Estate and Property Development, Brian Fitzpatrick, offers insight into the District's land use over the years along with Caltrain's new transit-oriented development policy (or as we loving call it, "Tod") and what it means for the agency's future.

Policymakers often hope that transit stations will spur real estate and economic development in surrounding neighborhoods, but the results of empirical research on transit-oriented development (TOD) is mixed. In Los Angeles, which has built a substantial intra-city rail network since 1990, most new stations were added to an already dense built environment, with auto-oriented zoning and established land use patterns. Through case studies of five LA Metro stations, Jenny Schuetz from the Brookings Institution assesses the relative importance of land markets, zoning, and other policy interventions in facilitating or constraining changes in development patterns after the stations opened. We want to know what you think about The Podcast @ DC! Take our quick listener survey here: tinyurl.com/thepodcastatdc. Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLJSjZFgIGNeOLyLoqcaKc7yN_HNfTcb/view?usp=sharing Music from filmmusic.io "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Maya Rosas is director of policy at the advocacy organization Circulate San Diego. In this episode, Maya discusses how Circulate successfully made the case for converting transit station parking lots into new housing. Last year, the momentum continued, with the San Diego city government reducing parking requirements near frequent transit stops. Maya shares her advocacy tactics and describes how Circulate uses research to cultivate relationships with decision makers and change public policy.“When we’re advocating for something, we’re not doing it for the prestige of us being able to claim a win, but because we want to see that change happen...and embrace the decision-makers, whether it be MTS or City Council.” - Maya RosasFor more information on the "Real Opportunity" report, click here.To learn more about TransitCenter's event program, click here.You can read about latest developments on a downtown San Diego project here.Music: “Comma” - Blue Dot SessionsHosted by Kapish SinglaProduced by TransitCenter

Smart Urban Design Can Make A Difference In The Health Of Cities Mass transit is a critical factor in the keeping urban areas uncongested, healthier and vibrant - and Transit Oriented Development is one critical component to the formula for the use of mass transit. One firm is playing it’s part in the process of New Urbanism that improves livability is Windsor Stevens. Join Ron Comacho, host of The Business Hour when he talks with Rod Mullice of Windsor Stevens to get an insider view of smart urban development.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- It is that time again, where cities have passed their preliminary levies, and are beginning to discuss what the final numbers will be come December. Truth in taxation hearings will be occurring in about a month, but we've got the bad news for you early. The levy can't go past the preliminary amount, but it usually doesn't change either. We take a look at a few cities and counties like Detroit Lakes, Forest Lake, St. Louis County, New Hope, and St. Paul. Some of these preliminary levies are huge. Others may not seem large, until you couple the higher city taxes with the increased county and school levies as well. All levels of government seem to keep asking for more and more money, and we take home less and less. A couple of these places have increased taxes so much (again) that you'd think that people would brandish torches and pitchforks and run for office themselves, but in these cities... You're going to want to hear these so you can be aware of what's coming to your community. In the Local Lowdown, we discuss the push for walkability in current planning trends. It's the goal to make all development more compact so that people can walk to get groceries, do their laundry, or eat out. They implement SMART Growth policies like mixed use development, Transit Oriented Development, wider sidewalks, parking maximums, etc. They try to encourage walking and discourage driving by building these miniature communities that have everything you need. The war on cars is alive and well! We also discuss the recent move by the NBA to support the Chinese Government over Hong Kong. Don't worry, they've only killed about 60 million people. Let me know how that works out for ya. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

This week on, “Inside the Skev” we interview Mayor Steve Hagerty from the City of Evanston. Mayor Hagerty discusses his passion for being mayor, his triumphs, his challenges, his hopes and his passions. He also discusses new development projects in the area, both private and public like the new Robert Crown Center and the redesigned Fountain Square. Mayor Hagerty’s background is in leading a company called Hagerty Consulting that creates plans for disasters. It is a global company based in Evanston. After speaking with several people who had been involved in government, he decided to become civically engaged and run for mayor. We discuss the great aspects of Evanston like it’s 5 shark-free beaches, proximity to Chicago, connections to the metro area with the Metra and CTA, Northwestern University and its global companies like Rotary International. Rotary International has 1.4 million members and is based in Downtown Evanston. Some of his visions include that we ensure that we have a vibrant and robust business community. That means smart and sensible development focus on Transit Oriented Development. He points to the Albion Development on Sherman Avenue which is a new rental community that replaces the former site of Tommy Nevin’s Pub and Prairie Moon, and the Mather Homes on Davis and Hinman. He points to close to $500 Million of commercial development in Evanston. He also thinks the library parking lot will eventually be developed. He talks about how the City has taken the initiative to be more environmentally friendly in order to combat climate change. Part of this includes adding more bike lanes and encouraging development near mass transit. He also has made statements of Evanston’s commitment to the environment. The Mayor talks about stepping up and get civically involved in Evanston. He said to get involved in organizations and committees. He talks about he moved to Evanston 20 years ago and didn’t know anyone. He also joined the Evanston Leadership program which will helped open his eyes that he should be involved in organization like the Chamber of Commerce. He also says you can contact him directly if you want to get involved by emailing him at shagerty@cityofevanston.org. We discuss the Dodge and Dempster called the West End Business District area which has been led in many ways by Valle Produce which owns the shopping center at Dodge and Dempster, Temperance Brewery, Out of Space, Goldfish Swim and Erie Health Center. Affordable housing is another topic discussed in the episode. We discuss the need for it and a new development being built on Dempster and Pitner. This development is run by Housing Opportunities for Women with 16 units. He also discusses the inclusionary housing ordinance, and the accessory dwelling units (coach houses). Last we talk about the Robert Crown Center. A new facility is currently being built to replace the existing facility which was built in the 1970s. That building is in disrepair, heavily used and is obsolete. The new facility will have a much better Head Start program, a new branch of the Evanston Public Library, new ice rinks, an indoor running track and sports facilities. The fields will also be replaced with 250,000 square feet of turf which will greatly improve surfaces for sports teams. This will allow teams to play even instead of requiring cancellation when it rains. He expects 200,000 people to come through the new center once completed. The price of the facility is $53 Million, which is a huge investment in the community. It will be paid for with bonds and donations from the Friends of Robert Crown. They have raised $12 Million. People can learn more about the City of Evanston by going to cityofevanston.org and sign up for the City’s weekly newsletter and the Mayor’s newsletter which goes out 5-6 times a year. He also suggests people signup for the ward newsletters. I’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show. I’d like to thank Industrious in Evanston for use of their space to record follow them on Instagram at @industriousevanston. And if listening to this podcast gave you the bug to buy or sell real estate, give me a call or go to my real estate website at http://www.aaronmasliansky.com And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.

In this episode of Gateways, Tracy takes a walking tour in the heart of Fall River with private developer Alan Macomber and the city’s executive director of community development, Mike Dion. Our guests explain Fall River's plans to connect downtown to its vibrant waterfront while creating more market rate housing, artist space, mixed-use developments, and more. Next, Mayor Jasiel Correia joins the tour and highlights the opportunity to leverage the city’s proximity to Providence and Boston for cultural and economic development through tourism and manufacturing. Tracy also learns how Alexandra's, a global leader in designer formal wear, is reshaping the South Main Street district. The tour ends at Macomber's development, Commonwealth Landing, to hear about the Fall River of the future.

In this episode of Gateways, Tracy takes a tour of MetroWest Regional Transit Authority headquarters in Framingham. Led by MWRTA Administrator Ed Carr and 495/MetroWest Partnership Executive Director Paul Matthews, Tracy learns about all the MWRTA has been doing to revitalize parts of the city, protect pedestrians, maximize energy efficiency, and more.

On this episode of The Big Dig, Peter Paravalos, Director of Transit-Oriented development for the MBTA, Bryan Koop, EVP Boston region, Boston Properties, Elizabeth Grob, New England Real Estate Leader at VHB, and David Bois Principal at Arrowstreet discuss how the T is working with developers to drive projects centered around 200 years of transit infrastructure. Our panel touches on The Hub on Causeway, The Back Bay/South End Gateway, and the upcoming South Station project along with the importance of development teams bringing the MBTA to the table early to handle the tough challenges associated with these complicated projects.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is increasingly embraced by city and transit planners as a concept for integrating a mix of land uses, increased densities and public space, all within easy walking distance to public transit nodes. Jeremy sits down with Leslie Woo, Chief Planning and Development Officer at Metrolinx, to talk about the merits of TOD, its challenges, and the steps Metrolinx is taking to bring TOD opportunities to life.

On this week's episode of Gateways, co-hosts Ben and Tracy discuss some of the high points of MassINC's regional forum on transformative transit oriented development, held in New Bedford's historic Whaling Museum on April 8. Speakers include several Gateway City leaders who are working to achieve transformative transit oriented development in their regional cities, such as Mayor Jon Mitchell, Rob May, Brockton's director of Planning and Economic Development, SRPEDD's Angie Constantino, Ted Carman of Concord Square Planning and Development, and Kirsten Bryan, Assistant Planning Director for the City of New Bedford.

John Flaherty, Deputy Director of Grow Smart RI talks about a study exploring transit-oriented development to help solve Rhode Island's acute housing shortage. #WPRO http://www.growsmartri.org/

John Flaherty, Deputy Director of Grow Smart RI talks about a study exploring transit-oriented development to help solve Rhode Island's acute housing shortage. #WPRO http://www.growsmartri.org/

This week host John Voket chats with the state DECD about 11 new transit-oriented development projects launching in 2018 under a new $15 million grant program. Then we'll replay a visit with the Hartford Job Corps Academy, hear directly from students about their brightening futures in the workforce, and see if the academy has a place for you. And if you are heading into 2018 facing foreclosure, the SUN may be coming out thanks to the newly available Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) program.

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about a recent round of grants that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday for transit-oriented development. Among the recipients were Wallingford and Berlin. Mary Ellen talks about the projects each town is eyeing, as well as the general push for economic development around rail upgrades and other infrastructure improvements.

Terrence (Terry) McGrath has over twenty-five years of experience in commercial real estate throughout the Bay Area. During the first fifteen years (1982 – 1996) of his career, he worked as a commercial real estate broker and founded several firms including Comcore Commercial Real Estate, Aegis Realty Partners and Aegis Equity Partners. In 1996, Terry founded Aegis Equity Partners, (later renamed McGrath Properties), to focus on the acquisition and development of properties that have long-term value for the company and the community, with an emphasis on the East Bay. In the past ten years, McGrath Properties (on behalf of the principals of the company), has acquired over one million square feet of buildings plus substantial land holdings. The diversified projects includes office buildings, parking facilities, and industrial and manufacturing plants. Professional Experience Coldwell Banker, 1982 - 1984 CPS, 1984 - 1986 Comcore Commercial Real Estate, 1986 - 1994 Aegis 1994 – 2006 Education Terry has a B.A. in Social Science with emphasis on Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

This week we’re joined by Abby Thorne Lyman, the Transit Oriented Development Program Manager at BART. Abby discusses BART’s new TOD Guidelines and the group of agency policies they pull together.  We talk about the importance of reduced parking, the ridership benefits, and expectations transit agencies should have for property developers.

Topic:Planning and Creating Age-Friendly Communities In This Episode:[00:57] Co-host Paul Zykofsky and guests Kathy Sykes and Bill Armbruster are introduced. [01:24] Kathy shares why she’s interested in the field of aging and public health. [01:47] Bill discusses why he’s interested in the field of aging and public health. [02:56] Why is planning for an aging population so important? [04:43] What can we learn from the change in how communities have developed and from the past generation? [06:57] Kathy states what the USEPA’s interest is in this issue of an aging population. [07:49] What are some aspects of the issue of rural versus urban communities? [10:48] Does AARP or the USEPA have a guide for communities on how to think about, and what they should be doing, in terms of planning for an aging population? [14:05] Are there examples of places that have embraced planning for an aging population? [17:07] How does one get started in planning an age-friendly community? [20:36] How much could be saved in seniors’ health costs if age-friendly communities were created?  Co-host:Paul Zykofsky directs the Local Government Commission’s (LGC) programs related to land use and transportation planning, community design, and health and the built environment. In the past 20 years, he has worked with over 300 communities to improve conditions for infill development, walking, bicycling, and transit. Mr. Zykofsky provides technical assistance to communities throughout the nation on issues related to smart growth, infill development, transit-oriented development, street and sidewalk design, health and the built environment, and public participation in the planning process. Mr. Zykofsky is a co-author of Building Livable Communities: A Policymaker’s Guide to Transit Oriented Development and Emergency Response: Traffic Calming and Traditional Neighborhood Streets. In 2006, Mr. Zykofsky co-wrote (with Dan Burden of Walkable Communities) the section on “walkability” in the American Planning Association’s Planning and Urban Design Standards. Guests and Organizations:Bill Armbruster manages the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, which is a program within AARP Livable Communities. He has been with AARP since 2000, joining as an associate state director for AARP New York. In that role he served the upstate and western region of the Empire State and was responsible for the development, implementation and assessment for community outreach programming. That body of work included livable and age-friendly communities initiatives, partner development and grassroots volunteer organizing for a 30 county region both near and far from his Rochester home base. In addition to his work at AARP, Bill has extensive experience in corporate wellness programs, occupational rehabilitation and ergonomics, pain treatment and physical therapy. Kathy Sykes is Senior Advisor for Aging and Public Health at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Since 1983, Kathy has held policy positions in the U.S. Senate and Congress and in federal agencies: U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, with Congressman Obey and at the NIOSH within CDC and for almost 20 years at the Environmental Protection Agency, where she developed the Aging Initiative that focused on environmental health issues and the built environment. She also serves on Washington, D.C.’s the Mayor’s Age-Friendly Task Force. She is a fellow of the GSA and currently Chair of the Social Research Policy and Practice Section. Ms. Sykes holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration and a certificate in Health Services Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Take Away Quotes: “We’ve got a huge demographic shift that’s occurring right now. I’m part of the baby boomers, and there’s an awful lot of us, and our population over 65 will double by the year 2050.”—Kathy “I think a lot of communities aren’t...

Time and time again, we hear that we’re living in an “urban renaissance.” People are moving back into the cities, and cities are once again building the things that people want. But where should they go? In an age of congested freeways and greenhouse gas emissions, gentrification and concentrated poverty, suburban sprawl and all sorts of inequality, where is the best place to build, to live, to walk, and to shop? One answer has been touted to address all those problems: near public transit. In this episode, we define, describe, and debate “transit-oriented development” with Seva Rodnyansky. Mr. Rodnyansky is a Ph.D. candidate in public policy and management at USC Price.

Amanda Rhein with MARTA, Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, joins Michael in Studio One to discuss current and future TOD, transit oriented developments around Atlanta, including the benefits to businesses, developers, and the communities.Fore more on MARTA TOD projects, visit https://courbanize.com/maps/marta

Topic:Incorporating Public Health Considerations in the Local Government Planning Process In This Episode:[02:40] Co-host Paul Zykofsky is introduced. [02:48] Guests Miguel Vazquez and Erik Calloway are introduced. [03:10] Miguel tells how he came to be working on healthy-communities issues. [04:13] Erik tells how he came to be working on healthy-communities issues. [05:02] Erik describes ChangeLab Solutions. [05:41] Miguel describes the Riverside University Health System. [09:09] Miguel shares about the National Healthy Communities Platform. [09:44] Why is there a need for a National Healthy Communities Platform? [11:13] Erik evaluates the state of the healthy-communities movement. [12:25] Miguel gives his evaluation of the state of the healthy-communities movement. [13:42] Miguel identifies what he hopes will come out of the National Healthy Communities Platform. [15:04] Erik comments on the breakdowns of the social determinants of health. [15:51] Erik supplies his recommendations of how to get started to address the issues of the social determinants of health. [18:30] Miguel shares the challenges he thinks will be encountered as the healthy-communities movement is pushed forward. [20:45] Erik describes what he thinks the challenges will be. CoHost:Paul Zykofsky directs the Local Government Commission’s (LGC) programs related to land use and transportation planning, community design, and health and the built environment. In the past 20 years, he has worked with over 300 communities to improve conditions for infill development, walking, bicycling, and transit. Mr. Zykofsky provides technical assistance to communities throughout the nation on issues related to smart growth, infill development, transit-oriented development, street and sidewalk design, health and the built environment, and public participation in the planning process. Mr. Zykofsky is a co-author of Building Livable Communities: A Policymaker’s Guide to Transit Oriented Development and Emergency Response: Traffic Calming and Traditional Neighborhood Streets. In 2006, Mr. Zykofsky co-wrote (with Dan Burden of Walkable Communities) the section on “walkability” in the American Planning Association’s Planning and Urban Design Standards. Guests & Organizations:As a senior planner at ChangeLab Solutions, Erik Calloway focuses on the links between the built environment and health. He conducts research, prepares strategies, and develops tools to help communities support healthy living and sustainability. Prior to joining ChangeLab Solutions, Erik worked for 13 years as an urban design consultant. He has led multidisciplinary teams on streetscape and public space design, district and corridor restructuring, city planning, neighborhood development, and downtown revitalization projects. http://www.changelabsolutions.org/erik-calloway (Learn More About Erik) Miguel Vazquez, currently serves as the Healthy Communities Planner for the Riverside University Health System-Public Health (RUHS-PH) (formerly known as Riverside County Department of Public Health) in California. Our work directly impacts the quality of life of 2.2 million people living in 28 cities and the unincorporated area of Riverside County. For the past five years, my leadership role has focused on the integration of planning and health through policy, programs and outreach. https://www.planning.org/plannerprofile/miguelvazquez/ (Learn More About Miguel’s Career Journey as a Planner) Take Away Quotes: “My journey has been kind of strange in a sense that I’m an urban planner, but urban planners typically don’t work for public-health departments. Now, a conference like the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference has provided an open door for everyone to understand each other, so my boss saw that connection of public health and planning, and at some point he decided to hire a planner. So, somebody said, hey, there’s an opportunity, would you be interested in applying for it; so I...

In this episode, Andrew la Fleur sits down with Shab Rajabzadeh to discuss Transit City Condos in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). This will be the very first building of a 100-acre master planned community from Smart Reit/Smart Centres and built by CentreCourt Developments that could see as many as 30 high rise condo buildings in the decades to come. Situated right beside the new VMC TTC Subway station, and steps away from a future 9-acre central park, as well as a 100,000 square foot YMCA, and home to a BUCA restaurant and cafe. Listen to learn more. Click here for show notes. Andrew la Fleur / Sales Representative 416-371-2333 / andrew@truecondos.com http://www.truecondos.com http://www.twitter.com/andrewlafleur http://www.facebook.com/truecondos

Transit Oriented Development is an important component of growth and development, and a significant part of affordable housing decisions. In New Jersey, TOD may focus on Manhattan commuters and locally, on community development, promoting the "downtown."

This episode explores the future of driving, or more specifically the predicted future of autonomous/driverless/self-driving vehicles. No matter what you call it, it has a lot of both ethical and human-centered issues, and as we continue testing this technology both in simulations and the real world, we're coming to realize that "smarter" may not necessarily be better. Going "back" to simpler models of shared streets and bolstering public transportation may not necessarily be as sexy, but is a fully autonomous future really going to live up to predictions? Listen in as we unpack Transit Oriented Development, the Trolley Dilemma, and a bit of Star Trek for good measure - and then let us know what you think on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ThirdWaveUrban) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thirdwaveurbanism/). Note: We would like to mention briefly that this episode was recorded before the election here in the United States. We've been taking some time to process the results and are working on a follow-up episode based on our recent live conversation at Pipeline Philly on women and cities. So stay strong, and stay tuned! As always, you can check out our respective Twitter and Instagram accounts for more urban observations: Katrina can be found at @think_katrina Kristen can be found at @blackurbanist And if you like these conversations and advocating for human-scale cities, you can donate to our efforts on our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/thirdwaveurbanism. Thank you all for listening! Here are some articles referenced in this episode: Self driving cars are not 5 years away: https://shift.newco.co/self-driving-cars-are-not-five-years-away-7f4474002995#.xtgk3vc2u Forbes - self driving cars will kill TOD: http://www.forbes.com/sites/billconerly/2016/08/08/self-driving-cars-will-kill-transit-oriented-development/#46845ebb134d Pittsburgh as test-city: http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/08/uber-self-driving-cars-pittsburgh/496499/?utm_source=nl__link1_081916 Self-driving cars - autopilot fail and what we’ll be doing in them: http://www.citylab.com/tech/2016/09/linknyc-pulls-web-access-from-its-wi-fi-kiosks-over-porn-use/500015/?utm_source=nl__link1_091516 Government regulations on self-driving cars: http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/09/the-us-dot-officially-puts-a-car-in-the-self-driving-race/500744/?utm_source=nl__link6_092116 Price of driverless cars: http://cityobservatory.org/price-of-autonomous-cars/?utm_content=bufferea713&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Will driverless cars make streets safer for biking/walking? http://usa.streetsblog.org/2016/09/22/will-u-s-dots-self-driving-car-rules-make-streets-safer-for-walking-and-biking/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Streetsblog+%28Streetsblog%29 Will driverless cars protect black people from police violence? http://www.citylab.com/tech/2016/09/will-self-driving-cars-protect-black-people-from-police-violence/500933/ Guardian - How computers are setting us up for disaster: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/11/crash-how-computers-are-setting-us-up-disaster?CMP=share_btn_tw Mercedes driverless cars policy: https://www.fastcoexist.com/3064539/self-driving-mercedes-will-be-programmed-to-sacrifice-pedestrians-to-save-the-driver Jaywalking is not a crime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AFn7MiJz_s The reality of electric cars (and also driverless?) http://www.copenhagenize.com/2016/10/electric-cars-where-will-energy-come.html Intro and closing music is "Urban Life" by Gustavs Strazdin used under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode

Timberely Jones of RELAY BIKE SHARE shares the plan of 500 easy rental bikes in Atlanta for 2017. JOE MCGUINNESS explains how his trio's version of progressive Americana takes the traditional music down a new path. FREE download HERE. MARTA'S AMANDA RHEIN wants their Transit Oriented Development projects to benefit neighborhoods & commuters. Podcast RSS Subscribe iTunes          Subscribe STITCHER          Google Play          TuneIn Radio

Lou welcomes MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) Police Chief Wanda Dunham, Sgt. Aston Greene, and Media Relations Specialist Saba Long to the show. They discuss a plethora of topics regarding the importance of mass transit to everyday life, the local economy, and special events. In addition, listen in to learn about new programs enforcing MARTA's already stellar safety record, the MegaBus, and Transit Oriented Development taking place. http://www.itsmarta.com/ https://us.megabus.com/

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