Pedestrian- & Transit-oriented Design - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Pedestrian- & Transit-oriented Design write by Reid H. Ewing. This book was released on 2013. Pedestrian- & Transit-oriented Design available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explaining how to design spaces for pedestrians while also accommodating transit needs, this book is an excellent reference for students, public sector planners and officials, and private sector designers and developers seeking to make places more pedestrian- and transit-friendly. Written by a noted expert on pedestrian design and planning, this handbook contains examples of zoning codes from different localities.
The New Transit Town
The New Transit Town - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The New Transit Town write by Hank Dittmar. This book was released on 2012-06-22. The New Transit Town available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Transit-oriented development (TOD) seeks to maximize access to mass transit and nonmotorized transportation with centrally located rail or bus stations surrounded by relatively high-density commercial and residential development. New Urbanists and smart growth proponents have embraced the concept and interest in TOD is growing, both in the United States and around the world. New Transit Town brings together leading experts in planning, transportation, and sustainable design—including Scott Bernstein, Peter Calthorpe, Jim Daisa, Sharon Feigon, Ellen Greenberg, David Hoyt, Dennis Leach, and Shelley Poticha—to examine the first generation of TOD projects and derive lessons for the next generation. It offers topic chapters that provide detailed discussion of key issues along with case studies that present an in-depth look at specific projects. Topics examined include: the history of projects and the appeal of this form of development a taxonomy of TOD projects appropriate for different contexts and scales the planning, policy and regulatory framework of "successful" projects obstacles to financing and strategies for overcoming those obstacles issues surrounding traffic and parking the roles of all the actors involved and the resources available to them performance measures that can be used to evaluate outcomes Case Studies include Arlington, Virginia (Roslyn-Ballston corridor); Dallas (Mockingbird Station and Addison Circle); historic transit-oriented neighborhoods in Chicago; Atlanta (Lindbergh Center and BellSouth); San Jose (Ohlone-Chynoweth); and San Diego (Barrio Logan). New Transit Town explores the key challenges to transit-oriented development, examines the lessons learned from the first generation of projects, and uses a systematic examination and analysis of a broad spectrum of projects to set standards for the next generation. It is a vital new source of information for anyone interested in urban and regional planning and development, including planners, developers, community groups, transit agency staff, and finance professionals.
Urban Transformations
Urban Transformations - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Urban Transformations write by Ronald A. Altoon. This book was released on 2011. Urban Transformations available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Present case studies of cities which have integrated, walkable transit districts. It argues that if well done, transit oriented developments can save money, create healthy neighbourhoods and help communities compete in the global marketplace.
Emerging Concepts in Transit-oriented Design
Emerging Concepts in Transit-oriented Design - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Emerging Concepts in Transit-oriented Design write by Nicholas S. Pergakes. This book was released on 2002. Emerging Concepts in Transit-oriented Design available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Human Transit
Human Transit - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Human Transit write by Jarrett Walker. This book was released on 2012-07-29. Human Transit available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Public transit is a powerful tool for addressing a huge range of urban problems, including traffic congestion and economic development as well as climate change. But while many people support transit in the abstract, it's often hard to channel that support into good transit investments. Part of the problem is that transit debates attract many kinds of experts, who often talk past each other. Ordinary people listen to a little of this and decide that transit is impossible to figure out. Jarrett Walker believes that transit can be simple, if we focus first on the underlying geometry that all transit technologies share. In Human Transit, Walker supplies the basic tools, the critical questions, and the means to make smarter decisions about designing and implementing transit services. Human Transit explains the fundamental geometry of transit that shapes successful systems; the process for fitting technology to a particular community; and the local choices that lead to transit-friendly development. Whether you are in the field or simply a concerned citizen, here is an accessible guide to achieving successful public transit that will enrich any community.
