EN-C01
EN-C01
Making Case for TOD to the Public
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Type
Communication
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Includes:
Ref. Doc.
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Audience
City Leaders
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Published
January 2021
One key enabling issue around TOD is the difficulty of crosssectoral integration; without it, transport, housing and landuse policies are developed in isolation and when aggregated in an attempt at TOD, the nuances of the trade-offs between sectors are lost. As TOD happens at different scales under many jurisdictions, it is essential that practitioners understand the motives of each stakeholder, possible trade-offs, and how interests can be better aligned for successful implementation. In addition, much of TOD planning and implementation relies on public and private institutions with little public participation, beyond the election of public officials in developing countries. In practice, building ownership and developing buy-in from the general public, with a strong sense of commitment from the political leadership, makes the difference between the success and failure of TOD initiatives. Before embarking upon the public participation process, it is important to identify project champions who can influence public opinion. Ineffective and untimely engagement of influencers can lead to the breakdown of the TOD planning process, as was seen in Mumbai during the public review and consultation of the TOD-based Development Plan.
