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September / October 2006

In Print:

New Report Showcases Appeal and Variety
Of Transit-Oriented Development

The transit lifestyle in the Bay Area comes in several forms, from for-purchase townhomes and condos, to rental apartments, to live-work lofts for lease or purchase. The architectural styles and settings are just as diverse: Some complexes have a Mediterranean or Victorian feel, while others sport an industrial motif. Some offer scenic views, while others provide the cultural richness of a downtown arts or entertainment district.

A new publication issued by MTC along with the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District captures the variety — and appeal — of this new development pattern. New Places, New Choices: Transit-Oriented Development in the San Francisco Bay Area showcases 10 shining examples of transit-oriented districts and corridors. In words and full-page photos, the handsome report makes the case for replicating these best practices around the region.

To quote the report, “Transit-oriented development is not a one-size-fits-all phenomenon; it is a flexible form of development adapted to local circumstances.”
— Brenda Kahn

To order a free copy of New Places, New Choices, send your name and address to library@mtc.ca.gov, or call 510.817.5836.

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Contents

• Transit-Oriented Development
  • Around the Region, the Transit-Centered Lifestyle Is Catching On
  • In Print: New Report Showcases Appeal and Variety of Transit-Oriented Development
  • Facts & Figures: Measuring the Benefits of Transit-Oriented Development
• Innovations: State-of-the-Art Bus Filters Remove Tons of Soot From Bay Area Air
• Commission Actions