by jstolberg
Gov. Martin O'Malley will designate 14 rail stations as the state's initial sites for mixed-use development connected with transit projects, making them eligible for state spending and tax incentives...http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryla ... 0816.story
The idea behind transit-oriented development is to concentrate office, retail and residential activities around transportation hubs, reducing the need for commuters to use privately owned vehicles. Patusky said that to qualify, developments must be within a half-mile of a transit hub and be accessible to bicycles and pedestrians.
"We're trying to create these … green transit communities," he said.
For a picture of what transit oriented development can be, check out Burnaby-Metrotown, BC.
http://www.metrovancouver.org/planning/ ... rnaby.aspx
