| Summary: | Transit-oriented development, commonly
known as TOD, is a planning and design strategy that focuses
on creating urban development patterns which facilitate the
use of public transit,walking and cycling, as primary modes
of transport and which supports vibrant, diverse and livable
communities. This is achieved by concentrating urban
densities, communities and activities within a 5-10 minute
walking distance from mass rapid transit stations (both bus
and rail-based), developing quality urban space and
providing convenient and efficient access to a diverse mix
of land uses. TOD brings together elements of land use and
transport planning, urban design, urban regeneration, real
estate development, financing, land value capture, and
infrastructureimplementation to achieve more sustainable
urban development. Since TOD implementation can be complex,
it is essential that cities understand the dynamics at play
related to all citysystems- real estate economics, transit
routing, infrastructure design, land use planning and
zoning, the development of the local economy through urban
regeneration, and urban design- toachieve the concept’s full
potential. TOD, as a tool, enables city actors to negotiate
through varying urban priorities to ultimately prioritize
inclusion and resilience in an optimized environment. The
World Bank considers these priorities as the bedrock of
successful TODs.
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