Transit-oriented development Archives

Mary Scott Nabers before a digitized, blue background for her weekly column.

Government contracting is evolving rapidly with new mandates and technological innovations

Public officials are searching for innovative solutions that integrate artificial intelligence and automation in planned projects.

A train moves through a trainyard in Germany.

Candace Barnette

Seattle’s new law to streamline Sound Transit 3 passenger rail project

Seattle streamlines permitting for Sound Transit 3 light rail expansion linking West Seattle and Ballard, seeking to reduce delays.

Miles Smith

Pittsburgh transit partners with borough on redevelopment opportunity

PRT and Dormont Borough are seeking a developer to transform two parking lots along the Red Line.

Miles Smith

Chicago unveils 95th Street transit plan as part of billions in ongoing investments

The plan promotes walkable, mixed-use development near train stations and major bus lines that provide amenities for nearby residents.

Miles Smith

New York searching for firm to redevelop former long-term care center

Empire State Development released a request for proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the former Taconic Developmental Center.

Keaton Peters

Baltimore seeks firms to develop transit plan for West Baltimore Red Line Station

The Red Line will connect directly to the existing Light Rail, Metro Subway and MARC train services, helping to create a more comprehensive transit system.

Miles Smith

Maryland launches grant program to boost transit-oriented development and economic growth

Eligible projects must have a direct connection or benefit to a site the state has designated for transit-oriented development.

Miles Smith

Boca Raton planning board recommends transit hub housing development to city council

The project would offer 340 residences, 51 of which would be affordable and workforce-housing units.

Miles Smith

States turn to transit-oriented development to address housing shortages

Transit-oriented development projects could help address the nation's housing shortage, but some challenges persist.

Adam Rollins

Virginia county seeks P3 developer for $140 million multi-use center

The plan envisions making the development a global cultural destination, integrating a variety of restaurants, arts and cultural gathering spaces and hybrid work areas.

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