Transit-Oriented Development

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This seminar explores the public and private practices of transit-oriented development at the nexus of public policy, local planning strategies, and real estate development practice. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the goals of transit agencies and local officials, the principles for developing successful projects, and the unique constraints associated with mobility, traffic, and parking issues. Guest lecturers will add the unique perspectives of practitioners, including transit officials, environmentalists, planners, and developers with respect to issues such as market demand, mixed-income housing, finance, and land use entitlement issues.