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Transit-Oriented Development

TRAN-zit OR-ee-en-ted deh-VEL-up-ment

/ˈtrænzɪt ˈɔːriɛntɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

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transitorienteddevelopment

Dictionary meaning

High-density, walkable, mixed-use urban development clustered around public transit stations

Examples

  • Transit-oriented development around the new metro stops reduced car dependency.

Synonyms: TOD, station-area planning

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