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The Case for Parks and Affordable Housing Joint Development

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town, County

State(s) California

Source Los Angeles Regional Open Space and Affordable Housing Collaborative

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Health, Public Spaces

This guide outlines how coordinating affordable housing development with park expansions can help municipal park agencies serve low-income households without raising concerns about gentrification and displacement. It recommends targeting these coordinated projects in transit-rich...

Creating Traffic Safety

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town, County

State(s) -

Source Local Progress

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Localities should pursue policies that improve traffic safety while decreasing the role of armed police officers in enforcing traffic violations. This policy memo outlines the shortcomings of current traffic safety approaches and highlights localities that have successfully improved...

Seattle Bicycle Master Plan

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2007

Level City or Town

State(s) Washington

Source Seattle City Council

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

The Seattle Bicycle Master Plan outlines the city's plan for tripling the amount of bicycle ridership in the city and implementing new safety measures. This document includes graphics detailing potential bike lane networks, cost estimates, a biannual progress schedule, and more. ...

Performance-Based Transit-Oriented Development Typology Guidebook

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Community Development

This report outlines a performance-based typology which communities can use to evaluate the performance of their local transit zones. It includes policy recommendations and case studies that demonstrate the implementation of different typologies. It finds that transit stations in...

RECONNECTING FORT WAYNE VISIONS OF SUSTAINABLE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2008

Level City or Town, County

State(s) Indiana

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development

This report discusses the challenges of managing water resources in Fort Wayne, focusing on combined sewers, pollution reduction, and wet basements. It recommends implementing rain gardens as a green infrastructure solution, inspired by successful initiatives in Rock Island, IL. Additionally,...

Washington D.C. Area Bus Rapid Transit System Expansion

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County

State(s) District of Columbia, Maryland

Source Montgomery County Maryland

Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility

The collaborative efforts of the Maryland Department of Transportation, the Washington Areat Metro Transit Authority, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission increased the usage of dedicated lanes for transit and high occupancy vehicles along major highways...

2005 Austin Ordinance 20050519-008 Expanding TOD Zoning Districts

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2005

Level City or Town

State(s) Texas

Source City Council of Austin

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility, Housing

This ordinance creates a transit-oriented development (TOD) zoning district. It expands TOD classification to include different types of neighborhoods and areas, such as Downtown TOD districts and Neighborhood TOD districts, and also establishes design and development standards tailored...

Reconnecting Fort Wayne: Transportation Management Associations

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2007

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Indiana

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Community Development

This report discusses the potential for Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) to increase transportation choice locally; by promoting walking and cycling, implementing a universal pass program, managing parking pricing, and creating commuter services like ride-sharing and...

Affordable Housing in Transit Oriented Development

Type Article

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County

State(s) Maryland

Source Maryland Planning Blog

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing, Transportation & Mobility

Prince George's and Montgomery counties have partnered with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to integrate affordable housing developments with public transit. This article features examples of new transit-oriented affordable developments and highlights financing...

Destinations Matter: Building Transit Success

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2009

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Center for Transit-Oriented Development

Policy Areas Data & Technology, Transportation & Mobility

This report examines the potential benefits of connecting major cities with transit service by aggregating ridership data from 24 light rail lines around the country and analyzing the associated costs and workforce opportunities. It establishes that rail ridership is generally increasing,...

Using the Hidden Assets of America's Communities and Regions to Ensure Sustainable Communities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 1997

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

This report examines "hidden assets" within communities, underutilized resources that can be leveraged to promote sustainable development and capture lost value. These assets include natural resources, historic buildings, cultural diversity, and local businesses. By identifying and...

RECONNECTING FORT WAYNE Transportation Funding

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2008

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Indiana

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Community Development, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement

The report examines the finances of Fort Wayne's transportation system and emphasizes the need for funding transparency, citizen participation in transportation decision-making, and shifting funding that supports various modes of transportation. Specific recommendations are provided...

Vermont Transportation Equity Framework

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies, State

State(s) Vermont

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Equity-focused transit systems increase access to mobility options, reduce air pollution, and enhance economic opportunities for all residents. This guide outlines principles and best practices for promoting a more equitable state transit system and features an implementation plan...

RECONNECTING FORT WAYNE: Transportation, UPASS: Unlimited Transit Pass

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2007

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Indiana, Wyoming

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Economic Justice, Education

This report discusses the purpose and benefits of implementing a UPASS system in Fort Wayne. UPASS is a bulk transit pass that allows unlimited use for a specific period of time. The focus is on how UPASS can be advantageous for students and their schools, and improving transportation...

Chicago Southland's Green TIME Zone

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This report describes a redevelopment strategy in the Chicago's southern suburbs which centers transit-oriented development, intermodal cargo-oriented development, and green manufacturing. It highlights initiatives that promote housing-focused zoning reform, investment in rail infrastructure,...

Land Value Tax

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Minnesota

Source Metro Transit

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility

This report finds that land value taxes incentivize development by levying higher taxes on under-utilized parcels. It includes an evaluation of a bill considered the Minnesota Legislature to permit such projects, as well as case studies illustrating how land value taxes encourage...

White Street and Springfield Avenue Corridors Analysis

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources

This report examines opportunities to improve transit connectivity, economic development, and sustainability in the Urbana-Champaign region. It outlines planning procedures, zoning guidelines, transit-oriented development opportunities, and market analysis results for the White Street...

Driving: A Hard Bargain

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources

This report outlines barriers to transit accessibility in the Chicago area and the financial impacts of transportation burden. It also recommends that municipalities adopt housing and transportation affordability benchmarks, mandate transit-oriented development within 0.5 miles of...

Silver Line/Dulles Metrorail – Special Tax District

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, District of Columbia, Virginia

Source Center for Innovative Finance Support

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility

This report outlines how commercial tax districts, tolls, and grants were used to fund the Silver Line Metrorail expansion project. Most notably, through the use of special tax districts, Fairfax Country was able to raise $400 million from commercial and industrial properties located...

Changing Direction: Transportation Choices for 2030

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2002

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

This report discusses transportation research conducted in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, and outlines strategies for expanding transit options in the region. It recommends that the city increase rail transit options, improve bus service, promote transit-oriented development,...

Demonstration Projects in State Highway Right of Way

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) Vermont

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

This guide outlines the permitting process for demonstration projects that improve walking, cycling, and transit access on state highways in Vermont. It provides examples of common demonstration projects, outlines design, installation, and maintenance requirements, and highlights...

Racial Equity Impact Assessment Qualified Allocation Plan

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Chicago Department of Housing

Policy Areas Civil Rights, Community Development, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement, Housing

The Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) guides Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers in acquiring credits for affordable units. This report evaluates Chicago's QAP through a racial equity lens to identify opportunities for wealth building and advance equity in communities developed...

Northeastern Illinois Plan of Action for Regional Transit

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County

State(s) Illinois

Source Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

This report recommends the city unify payment methods and fare system administration, provide free or discounted interagency transfers, aligning fare structures across agencies, and integrating with other transit modes and systems. For each recommendation it outlines implementation...

Transit Oriented Development and The Potential for VMT-related Greenhouse Gas Emissions Growth Reduction

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Center for Transit-Oriented Development

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This report uses the Housing and Transportation Affordability Model to examine the differences in transportation demand and GHG emissions between households in transit zones and other households and finds that by living in a central city near transit, household can reduce emissions...

RECONNECTING FORT WAYNE: Transportation Housing + Transportation Affordability

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2007

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States, Indiana

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Housing, Community Development, Economic Justice

This report examines the relationship between housing and transportation costs in Fort Wayne, IN and outlines how the two are closely related with higher costs observed in areas farther away from the city center. Higher-density communities offer lower housing and transportation costs,...

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