Transit-oriented development (TOD) focuses on creating livable, walkable communities with businesses, services, and housing near transit. Urban Institute experts are examining where TOD is being built effectively and identifying best practices to help local, state, and federal stakeholders encourage additional TOD that improves lives.

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    Developing higher-level government planning standards should be a vital element of a broader effort to promote TOD, which includes tracking the performance of transit-oriented development and ensuring development feasibility.

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