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Tag Archives: transit oriented development
National TOD Datebase Launched Today
The Center for Transit Oriented Development (CTOD) launched its web database today to help developers, city officials, and investors make better planning decisions and take advantage of development opportunities around transit centers. According to the CTOD, the database: …Provides information … Continue reading
St. Louis Awarded $4.7 Million Federal Grant for Sustainable Community Planning and Economic Development
Thursday, Oct. 14, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the finalists for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program. St. Louis, through East-West Gateway Council of Governments, was awarded $4.69 million grant, the 4th largest in … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Moving Transit Forward, Transit in the Community
Tagged East-West Gateway, Economic Development, Sustainability, transit oriented development
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Things to Love About St. Louis
Welcome to the Loop sign, courtesy of the New York Times Because it’s Friday, I’m in the mood to share a little happy here. The other night I had a great evening out at the Delmar Loop. My friend and … Continue reading
Posted in Transit Lifestyle
Tagged Delmar Loop, Joe Edwards, metrobus, MetroLink, transit oriented development, Walkable
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Can Transit-Oriented Development help fix urban sprawl?
One of the toughest challenges facing public transit agencies is designing a system that works well in lower-density areas outside of traditional urban centers. Suburban and ex-urban sprawl pose a serious problem for alternative modes of transportation–for bikers, walkers, and … Continue reading
