Overview
A Transit-oriented development, also known as TOD, can be said to be a walkable, mixed-use, compact, higher-density development that comes writhing the walking of what is known as the transit facility.” They generally provide a combination of residential and commercial use. They are created to make what is known as public transit successful, better the convenience and safety of bicycling and walking, and provide a vibrant community.
Characteristics of transit-oriented development
A community that has transit oriented development comes with certain characteristics:
- Most housing densities are located nearest to the center to reduce sprawl as well as promote compactness.
- It comes with a walkable environment that gives importance to streetscaping.
- Another most important aspect is that the community makes use of quality transit services as well as facilities.
- Parking is located, managed, and designed.
Transit-oriented development is compatible with planning for the Complete Communities as it promotes compact, dense, and urban destinations.
This concept focuses on public transit as well as walkability into the community. To conclude, developments are something that takes place at a very fast pace. It is this reason why transit oriented development has started developing that too at a faster pace
