Transit-Oriented Communities

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Creating communities

Anchored by public transportation, transit-oriented development (TOD) is a key component to supporting compact, walkable, and healthier communities which contribute to a greater quality of life for residents. But what happens when development is centered around people? We get transit-oriented communities (TOC).

Transit-oriented community planning and design takes a wider look at the complexity of transit-focused neighborhoods. From higher ridership on a new transit line to better housing choice and improved economic opportunity, we believe context is key when planning and designing an equitable and sustainable TOC. We take a thoughtful approach that catalyzes transit, development, community, and infrastructure all with an eye to equitable solutions that work for everyone.

Ideas

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Placemaking for innovation: Creating innovation ecosystems

Webinar Recording

Enhancing Montreal’s public spaces through strategic urban design

Report

Large-scale redevelopment projects need to learn from small-scale historic neighborhoods

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Designing sustainability into Edmonton's LRT expansion

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Talking Transit-Oriented Development with Sisto Martello

Podcast

Mobility hubs are the key to unlocking corridor development potential

Blog Post

How do you create thriving, connected places? 5 ways to expand transit-oriented planning

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5 key steps to put community at the center of transit and development

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One module at a time: The future of affordable housing

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Design Hive: Daryl Fonslow on adaptive reuse to net zero

Podcast

Even popular retail malls are reevaluating and refocusing to amplify experiences

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[With Video] 4 reasons we’re excited about our new automated design tool

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Design Quarterly Issue 15 | Reuse and Revitalization

Publication

Reinventing the Thompson Center: A research project into a modular, mixed-use destination

Blog Post

How to overcome the 3 most common obstacles in long-term community development

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Design Quarterly Issue 13 | After the Reset

Publication

More than just another bus route: Can Bus Rapid Transit spur compact urban development?

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From zero to hero: Kick-starting the rebirth of North America’s malls

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Improving New Zealand housing

Video

Looking to launch Automated Vehicles in your community? We can help.

Brochure

A global view of design and urban planning post-COVID-19 (Part 2): Changing perspectives

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Your guide to resilient infrastructure planning and investments

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Does your city need a corridor study? Set the foundation for success with these 3 tips

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From the Design Quarterly: Seeing civic infrastructure differently

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Services

  • Immersive Collaboration

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  • Land Use Planning

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  • Landscape Architecture

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  • Public Participation

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  • Transit Planning

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  • Transportation Planning

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  • Urban Planning & Design

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Immersive Collaboration Through design visualization, we help clients and stakeholders picture the building they’ll work in, the bridge they’ll drive over, and the neighborhood their kids will play in.
Land Use Planning We provide responsible planning by creating careful and thoughtful options for right now as well as for the future that take into account site conditions, public input, client needs, and project requirements.
Landscape Architecture Whether it's an urban park, a restored wetland, an athletic complex, or a waterfront destination--through analysis, planning, and design, we create inspired landscapes that reflect context and user needs.
Public Participation We develop and execute communication and consultation plans that allow people affected by change to understand, influence, and accept it.
Transit Planning Creating a path forward for transit
Transportation Planning As a community grows in size and population, so do its mobility needs. We help you address those needs and find a comprehensive solution that can safely get you to your destination.
Urban Planning & Design Our plans help harness the forces reshaping North American communities. We create places that are authentic, green, walkable, connected and diverse.  

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