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Book SynopsisThis book provides new dimensions and a contemporary focus on sustainable transport, urban regeneration and development in eight countries spanning four continents at different stages of development. It examines the role of transit oriented development (TOD) in improving urban sustainability and providing different transport choices, exploring how these can be implemented in modern cities.
Establishing a new agenda for TOD, experts in the field critically evaluate the links between urban transport investment and economic, social and environmental sustainability, introducing new methods of analysis. Chapters explore international dimensions of TOD, providing crucial insight to issues such as uneven development, transport emissions, global warming, car dependence and the challenge of powering vehicles with sustainable fuels.
Urban and regional planning, transport studies and environmental management scholars seeking to understand urban sustainability issues will benefit from this timely book. It will also prove to be a valuable read for urban planners and research consultants looking to widen their knowledge of the role of TOD in enhancing urban sustainability.
Trade Review'As TOD practice matures, executing the concept remains fraught with challenges and complexities. Knowles and Ferbrache advance theory and practice by synthesizing a large volume of literature and showcasing case studies from around the globe that examine economic development, sustainability, social development, and methods. This book serves as a foundation for students and practitioners across a variety of disciplines interested in enhancing their understanding of the multiple dimensions of TOD and how it remains a tangible method of advancing sustainable cities.' --John L. Renne, Florida Atlantic University, US
Table of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Transit Oriented Development and Sustainable Cities: Economics, Community and Methods Richard D. Knowles and Fiona Ferbrache PART I: TOD, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 2 New stations and transit oriented development in three United States rail corridors Matthieu Schorung 3 Development of transit oriented development in Dubai City and the Gulf States Nasma Hannawi, Peter Jones and Helena Titheridge 4 Exploring the potential of light rail transit to encourage urban regeneration and support more sustainable commuting to and from Valletta Maria Attard 5 Funding public transport in Turin with transit oriented development land value capture Gualtiero Bonvino 6 Transit oriented development in Montr.al: past, present and future Pierre Barrieau 7 Effects of transit oriented development in Denver, Colorado, USA Andrew R. Goetz PART II: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 8 Neighbourhood change around heavy rail transit stations: the case of three US cities Adam Miner, Elizabeth C. Delmelle and Isabelle Nilsson 9 Planning an effective transport system: learning from resident transit use behaviour and perspectives Devon McAslan 10 Transit oriented development in Buenos Aires, Argentina: comparing Puerto Madero and the Microcentro David Keeling PART III: TOD METHODS 11 The assessment of transit oriented developments using microsimulation models Tara Tanoz-Sargeant 12 Implementing transit oriented development in Greater London Enrica Papa 13 Paratransit as a feeder to mass transit in Manila, Philippines Daniel Mabazza PART IV: CONCLUSIONS 14 Conclusions Richard D. Knowles and Fiona Ferbrache Index
