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The Prince George’s County Council has taken a bold step by adopting the West Hyattsville sector plan, igniting a heated debate over community vision versus development uncertainty.

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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #PrinceGeorgesCountyCommunity
Council adopts West Hyattsville sector plan and related map amendment
After extensive public testimony, the County Council adopted CR137 (West Hyattsville/Queens Chapel sector plan) and CR138 (sectional map amendment) with amendments; votes were unanimous or near-unanimous after procedural votes to suspend rules.
citizenportal.ai
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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San Antonio's City Council just raised the minimum score for housing tax credit support, aiming to prioritize deeper affordability and better project amenities!

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#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #TransitOrientedDevelopment #SanAntonioHousing
Council raises local threshold for LIHTC resolution of support to 80 points in policy update
The council amended and approved updates to the city's Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit resolution policy, increasing the minimum points needed for a local resolution of support from 75 to 80 and adopting revised scoring priorities intended to favor deeper affordability, transit‑oriented development and workforce supports.
citizenportal.ai
November 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Supporters argue that these reforms will reduce #urbansprawl, encourage #transitorienteddevelopment, and ultimately benefit climate resilience. #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing

Read all about it at KneeDeep Times: buff.ly/LgALpE4

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CEQA Reforms Spark Both Excitement and Environmental Concern – KneeDeep Times
California Environmental Quality Act updates may open up more housing, but some are sounding alarms about bypassed environmental regulations.
www.kneedeeptimes.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Palo Alto is at a crossroads with a new state law that could reshape downtown housing, presenting options that could drastically change the skyline and community character.

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#PaloAltoSantaClaraCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PaloAltoHousing #TransitOrientedDevelopment
SB 79 prompts Palo Alto to weigh downtown housing plan, alternative transit‑oriented mapping
New state law SB 79 raises allowable heights, density and floor area near rail and rapid‑bus corridors; Palo Alto staff presented options to incorporate the law into a downtown housing plan, pause for an SB 79 'alternative plan,' or deprioritize the downtown plan.
citizenportal.ai
October 24, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Carlsbad's legislative subcommittee is tackling crucial updates on housing laws and short-term rental regulations that could reshape the city's landscape.

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#CarlsbadSanDiegoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #ShortTermRentals #AffordableHousing
Subcommittee hears state legislative wins and concerns over density, enforcement and short‑term rentals
City officials and legislative staff reviewed multiple state bills recently signed or vetoed by the governor, including reforms to density bonus law (AB 87, SB 92), passage of SB 79 (transit-oriented density changes), and a new law requiring short‑term rental platform registration (SB 346). Members discussed local impacts and next steps for the 202
citizenportal.ai
October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Tokyo’s Railway Expansion Fuels Metro Area Growth #TokyoTransit #TransitOrientedDevelopment #UrbanMobility
Tokyo’s Railway Expansion Fuels Metro Area Growth
How new rail projects keep the region movingTokyo didn’t become the world’s largest metropolitan area by standing still. A relentless...
asiadaily.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Federal financing tools like the TIFIA and RRIF programs could play a pivotal role in addressing the U.S. housing shortage by funding transit-oriented developments.

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#affordablehousing #TransitOrientedDevelopment
How an infrastructure financing law can help build thousands of homes and expand transit access | Brookings
By making targeted reforms in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill, Congress can unlock billions of dollars for transit-oriented housing projects
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October 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

Good op-ed piece by urban planner Bill Fulton on pro-housing #SB79 #TOD #TransitOrientedDevelopment
SB79 is now law. But California still has work to do to fix the housing crisis and meet its climate goals
OPINION: “This bet on housing near transit stations could not come at a worse time. Transit ridership is still below pre-pandemic highs — especially on the rail systems that SB79 focuses on.”
www.sfchronicle.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Baltimore County is redefining community infrastructure with a bold vision for transit-oriented developments that connect neighborhoods and boost local economies.

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#BaltimoreCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #CommunityInfrastructure #SmartGrowth
Delegate Kathy Forbes discusses transit oriented developments for community revitalization
Kathy Forbes emphasizes transit oriented developments to enhance community safety and economic growth.
citizenportal.ai
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Great article by S.F. Chronicle

#YIMBY #TransitOrientedDevelopment #SB79
Will this YIMBY bill put more homes near transit? Our map shows where housing could be built
Housing advocates who viewed SB79 as a potential sea change say it became diluted during the political process. The bill’s primary sponsor calls it a “a remarkably strong bill.”
www.sfchronicle.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Cotati is taking bold steps to tackle the affordable housing crisis with a new 100% affordable development plan set to transform public land into homes!

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#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #HousingDensity #CotatiAffordableHousing #TransitOrientedDevelopment
Cotati Staff Proposes Affordable Housing Development at 120 East Cotati Avenue
Staff recommends using public land for affordable housing to meet TOC compliance in Cotati.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Cotati is on the brink of a major transformation as city officials unveil ambitious zoning changes aimed at boosting housing density and reshaping the community around the SMART station.

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#CotatiCitySonomaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #UrbanPlanning
Cotati Planning Commission Proposes Changes to Zoning and Housing Policies
Commission discusses significant revisions to zoning rules to support transit-oriented development.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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The UK needs more of the right kinds of homes in the right places - #SocialRent housing especially. Any significant level of building should use #BrownfieldFirst, #TransitOrientedDevelopment and medium-density policies.
Instead we get urban sprawl, "cowpat estates" - because they're more profitable.
September 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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#Karachi is choking under traffic & poor transit. But #TransitOrientedDevelopment (TOD) could flip the script.

Linking TOD with projects like #BRT can cut car dependency, ease congestion & spark sustainable growth.

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Karachi’s Transit-oriented Development (TOD)
Karachi's rapid, unplanned growth has led to severe traffic congestion and inadequate public transit. Transit-oriented Development (TOD)...
www.paradigmshift.com.pk
September 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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The DMV area deserves a better plan that prioritizes climate- and people-friendly investments. We should demand more #SafeStreets, #walkability, #TransitOrientedDevelopment, and frequent transit service—and less highway expansion and #InducedDemand.

Let's demand better for our region.
ggwash.org Greater Greater Washington @ggwash.org · Sep 3
Opinion: New regional transportation plan does too little to curb vehicle emissions.
Region’s new transportation plan fails to meet climate goals
View this post on ggwash.org
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September 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Yard signs in Mountain View protest SB 79, a bill by Sen. Scott Wiener that allows taller, denser housing near transit stops.

Supporters see it tackling housing costs, while critics fear loss of local control. #HousingCrisis #TransitOrientedDevelopment

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State bill to increase housing near transit draws scrutiny in Mountain View - San José Spotlight
Yard signs are popping up around Mountain View drawing attention to a contentious state bill that could allow for denser housing in areas near train, light rail and bus stops.
sanjosespotlight.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The solution to Mumbai’s monsoon chaos isn’t more drains. It’s smarter planning. The city needs clear land-use visions with transit investments, supportive zoning, and creative finance.

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#TransitOrientedDevelopment #ClimateChange #BasisPointInsight
Transit-Oriented Development Could Rescue Mumbai
Alok Kumar Mishra, Mumbai’s floods are man-made. Transit-oriented growth can turn recurring monsoon misery into a model of resilience and equitable urban living.
basispointinsight.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Clayton County Commissioners are hitting the brakes on a corporate headquarters proposal amid rising community concerns about its impact on transit-oriented development and environmental health.

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#ClaytonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment
Clayton County Commissioners Table Conditional Use Permit for Corporate Headquarters Following TOD Concerns
Commissioners delay decision on corporate headquarters permit amid confusion over transit-oriented development.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Mega projects must serve people, not turn cities into concrete jungles, says Anwar #anwaribrahim #ipohsentraldevelopmentproject #madaniconcept #malaysianresourcescorporationberhad #perak #transitorienteddevelopment
Mega projects must serve people, not turn cities into concrete jungles, says Anwar
IPOH, Aug 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cautioned against development that strips away local culture and identity.Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of...
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August 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Governor Maura Healey just unveiled the transformative Waterfield Commons project, set to revolutionize affordable housing in Winchester and enhance transit-oriented living.

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#MA #WinchesterHousing #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment
Winchester Celebrates Waterfield Commons Project and Affordable Housing Initiatives
Winchester announces Waterfield Commons, boosting affordable housing and transit-oriented development.
citizenportal.ai
August 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Governor Healey's groundbreaking initiative is set to transform Massachusetts housing with nearly $200 million in tax credits for 1,300 new affordable homes!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #AffordableHousing
Governor Announces Nearly $200M for 1300 New Homes Across Massachusetts
Governor celebrates funding for 1300 homes through affordable homes act across 21 sites.
citizenportal.ai
July 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Excellent whitepaper on transportation policy and funding in the United States. If you are advocating for better transportation options, then sit down with a coffee and give this a read.
#15minuteCity
#TransitOrientedDevelopment
dave.bzky.team David Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · Jul 23
Holy-Shit-grade new whitepaper just dropped from @cplusc.bsky.social.

Download this. Use this. It is so good.

I do not work there, I just think it is neat!
climateandcommunity.org
July 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Southborough is making remarkable strides in affordable housing, with a 300-unit increase and ambitious plans to secure safe harbor status by 2025!

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#TownofSouthboroughWorcesterCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #SouthboroughHousing #InclusionaryZoning
Southborough Advances Housing Production Plan With Inclusionary Zoning and Mixed Use Districts
Southborough aims to implement 25% of housing strategies and achieve safe harbor by 2025.
citizenportal.ai
July 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
transformca.bsky.social
A new study finds that concentrating amenities near one rail station can boost ridership across the whole network—not just locally—creating a positive feedback loop for transit use and access.

ssti.us/2025/07/16/t...

#TransitPlanning #RailTransit #TransitOrientedDevelopment
The best transit plan is a strong land use plan
By Eric Murphy Increasing the number and variety of destinations around a transit station can encourage more people to use that station, but a new study shows more destinations concentrated around one station can also …
ssti.us
July 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
transformca.bsky.social
Some BART directors raised concerns over picking Adeline Alliance to build 618 units at Ashby Station, with 50% affordable housing. Labor, equity, and deal terms remain points of tension.

www.berkeleyside.org/2025/07/18/a...

#BARTDevelopment #AffordableHousing #TransitOrientedDevelopment
BART chooses developer team for 618-unit housing project at Ashby station
Some BART directors had reservations about the developer group picked to build a 618-unit project at the South Berkeley station.
www.berkeleyside.org
July 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM