East West Gateway Council of Governments has put forth a study on Transit Oriented Development as it relates to St. Louis MetroLink. This study outlines that while MetroLink’s 37 stations provide great connections for the region, the stations themselves don’t provide much opportunity to live and work near transit, while using it as the “primary … Continued
This new report from the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) takes a look at state legislative action to define Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), plan for and fund TOD projects, “provide ‘last-mile’ transportation solutions to get to and from a transit stop, and a number of other states’ strategies to encourage TOD.” The NCSL is a … Continued
The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is seeking a consulting firm with expertise in transit station area planning and development. The objective is to develop Station Area Plans for three existing MetroLink station areas along the current alignment and two proposed station areas along the planned Northside-Southside MetroLink extension alignment. This study will be funded … Continued
High-speed rail (HSR) has long been touted as a tool of economic development in addition to its primary function of improving connectivity and ease of travel. It now seems that high-speed rail also has the potential to contribute to the nation’s urban revitalization trends. Because HSR and other rail hubs are often located in urban … Continued
Seattle’s Sound Transit has developed a transit oriented development policy to increase ridership “by promoting ‘positive land use and development’ within walking distance of transit facilities.” The new policy will motivate future efforts to support TOD endeavors for the Sound Transit’s own properties as well as surrounding regions, “recognizing that both types of opportunities involve … Continued
The Central Corridor light rail line of the Twin Cities has attracted over $1.2 billion in development. This development is even more poignant because it occurred before the light rail line has even begun carrying passengers (2014). “Eighteen residential and commercial/retail developments worth more than $275 million began construction or entered the planning stage in … Continued
Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is pleased to distribute this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the creation and adoption of Form Based Zoning Codes (Code) for the Rock Road MetroLink Station (Rock Road) and Grand Avenue MetroLink Station (Grand) areas. CMT is the awardee of a Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) grant which will fund … Continued
Earlier this week, CMT posed a question to the public on our website: What would you like to see around MetroLink in the St. Louis and surrounding Illinois region? Answer options included: retail, residential, recreation,office space, vegetation, hospitality, healthcare and an opportunity to provide options of your own. Overwhelmingly, the majority of poll respondents noted … Continued
The weekend of February 7-9, 2013, the 12th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth conference will take place in Kansas City, MO. This conference will explore strategies for pinpointing and finding solutions to barriers to sustainable development in the Midwest and the entire nation. “Home to industrial giants, thriving small businesses and a rich history … Continued
The Regional Plan for Sustainable Development (RPSD) is a planning process designed to involve citizens in promoting housing, transportation, and economic development in their communities. The program, funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will take place over the course of 3 years, with a series of community meetings scheduled for … Continued
Please take a moment to tell CMT just what you would like to see constructed around MetroLink in the St. Louis region! We want to hear what each and every person feels would optimally benefit the community. And if you have comments, we want to hear those as well. It’s only one question and … Continued
In a blog post in October, CMT wrote about how the Loop Trolley’s addition to the Delmar area would affect development. Now in more detail, we are pleased to expound on the Gotham apartment building which will be gracing the area as a prime example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). This $11.4 million renovation of a … Continued
Beyond Housing is seeking a quality candidate to join the staff of the nationally recognized 24:1 Initiative. The 24:1 Healthy Corridor Specialist is a key member of the Initiative’s team, responsible for executing the three year Healthy Corridor Project which includes community-based infrastructure planning, coordinating healthy living activities and directing a policy campaign. An ideal … Continued
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments consultant will unveil plans for possible development in communities around three light rail stations in December. Three meetings, scheduled from December 11-13, 2012, 4-7 p.m., with two identical presentations at 4:30 and 6:30, will highlight Station Area Plans focusing on East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, and North Hanley MetroLink … Continued
CMT will be engaging the Urban Land Institute St. Louis Chapter to do a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) for the Grand MetroLink Station. The TAP, composed of local experts on land use, policy, and development, will spend October 30, 2012 analyzing the opportunities for the Grand Station, interviewing stakeholders and developing a possible plan to … Continued