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Urbanization is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, making sustainable and efficient urban planning critical. Planning for Transit-Oriented Development in Emerging Cities offers a comprehensive guide to transforming rapidly growing urban areas into vibrant, transit-oriented communities. The book emphasizes the importance of integrating land use regulations with transport planning. By aligning these two elements, cities can promote higher densities, mixed land uses, and pedestrian friendly environments, which are essential for effective public transport systems.
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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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The event was a two-day interactive workshop, organized within the framework of GPSC’s 3rd Global Meeting, that brought together government officials from 12 Latin American and Caribbean cities and 4 Chinese cities, internal technical teams and international experts, to help delegations identify barriers, challenges ahead and an action plan to implement TOD projects in their cities.
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Transit-oriented development, commonly known as TOD, is a planning and design strategy that focuses on creating urban development patterns which facilitate the use of public transit,walking and cycling, as primary modes of transport and which supports vibrant, diverse and livable communities. This is achieved by concentrating urban densities, communities and activities within a 5-10 minute walking distance from mass rapid transit stations (both bus and rail-based), developing quality urban space and providing convenient and efficient access to a diverse mix of land uses.
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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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This case study showcases that how cities through concerted efforts can make a shift toward an ecomobile culture within their jurisdiction. Kaohsiung is committed to developing a world class culture of ecomobility. Through its effective policies and actions, the City is establishing a people-centered transportation environment by creating a seamlessly integrated public transport network.