URBN PL 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Transit-Oriented Development, Urban Design, Traffic Congestion
15 May 2020
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Aims to build density and mixed uses around transit hubs. Locate commercial and housing development near transit stations. Ex: moderate and high density housing, compact building design (apts, condos), walkable neighborhood, variety of transportation options, mix of land uses (retail, housing), public open space/plaza, strong sense of place. Recall that streetcar systems were originally privately operated and funded by developers. By definition, this was transit oriented development (anything connected via transit) However, after wwii, american cities were developed around freeways sprawl. In la, there was no rail service between 1963-1990. Opportunities and challenges for tod in southern california by loukaitou-sideris. Blue line (dtla to dt long beach) has been operating for 29 years, but has not catalyzed development around stations. Gold line (dtla to pasadena) opened in 2003 and has generated considerable development around many of its stations. Lack of coordination among public sector agencies. Poor station interface with other transportation modes; no pedestrian connections to other neighborhoods.
