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Study examines ‘transit oriented developments’ in Lower Hudson Valley communities

The wave of transit oriented development continues in the Lower Hudson Valley. Transit oriented development (TOD) strategically develops communities in areas “well served” by public transit. The goal is to create compact, walkable, mixed-use communities centered around train systems, according to the Transit Oriented Development Institute. Many of these communities, such as Westchester’s Tuckahoe, Rye […]

Nearly half of Lower Hudson transit oriented developments are in ‘restrictive’ areas

While the Lower Hudson Valley has a diverse housing stock, nearly half of municipalities along the Metro-North lines are considered unfriendly to multi-family developments, according to a report by the non-profit Regional Plan Association. The Homes on Track report, released in March, analyzed land use and regulations regarding transit oriented development. What is transit oriented […]