Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Briefing

Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a vital component to create well-connected communities in addition to aiding their economic growth. It is foundational for rural, suburban and urban communities to accessibly commute to jobs, healthcare resources, schools, and recreational activities. TOD is intended to develop dense, walkable and mixed-use development near different varieties of public transportation for easy access and plenty of options for travel. This briefing aims to open a discussion to understand the issues and challenges of TOD at the federal level as well as a panel discussion of possible solutions to these roadblocks.

WHO: Alex Sauersmith, Planning Manager, City of Columbus, OH; Yonah Freemark, Principal Research Association, Urban Institute; Greg LeRoy, Executive Director, Good Jobs First; Alecia Hill, Vice President, Impact Investments Federal Partners & Chair of LOCUS