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| Title: | | Kid-friendly TODs  |
| Authors: | | Cervero, Robert Sullivan, Cathleen |
| Issue Date: | | 2010 |
| Series/Report no.: | | Working Paper, Institute of Urban and Regional Development 2010-02 |
| Abstract: | | Transit-oriented developments, or TODs, are commonly thought to appeal to non-traditional households. This paper reviews experiences with TODs, drawn mainly from Europe, that are kid-friendly. What makes them attractive to families are extensive shared green spaces and playgrounds in lieu of surface parking, no-traffic zones, and ample play spaces and cycling paths. Mixed land uses, high-levels of nearby transit services, and defensible spaces also have appeal. In some instances, higher rents reflect these benefits. Reducing on-site parking requirements and introducing transfer mechanisms that help cover the higher costs of family-size affordable units near rail stops can help promote kid-friendly TODs. |
| Document Type: | | Working Paper |
| Appears in Collections: | | Working Papers, IURD, UC Berkeley
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