Transit-oriented Development (TOD)

Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Resources and Tools

This toolkit provides a compendium of resources for Transit-Oriented Development stakeholders to navigate each phase of the TOD process: Assessing, Enabling, Planning and Design, Financing, and Implementing. It includes how-to guides, analytical tools, communication tools, resources, case studies and template terms of reference for each phase. The latest addition fully embeds road safety consideration at all steps of the process.
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A model for Transit Oriented Development: Curitiba, Brazil

In the mid-1960s, to keep pace with Curitiba’s surge in population, traffic congestion, and uncontrolled urban sprawl, the City shifted its urban planning strategy from a radial growth pattern to a linear model with Transit Oriented Development at its core. This study depicts how TOD enabled Curitiba to reduce downtown traffic congestion and urban sprawl, and improve quality of life and access to public space for the residents. The City’s forward-thinking efforts have made Curitiba a global model in low carbon urban development practices.

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CHONGQING 2035

Each part of the Chongqing 2035 report is downloadable below.

Overview Report: Spatial and Economic Transformation for a Global City

Supporting Report 1: Spatial Transformation Strategy Increasing Efficiency and Livability by Promoting Compact and Human-Centered Development 

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