Transit-oriented communities are characterized by a number of quality-of-life benefits, including:
- Improving property values
- Stable real estate revenues
- Stronger local business districts
- Economical use of infrastructure
If learning how to make those four items characteristics of your community isn't enough, here are 10 more reasons to attend LGA's June 9 program, "Transit Oriented Development: Is It a FIT With Your Community?"
1. Now, more than ever, as transit services are limited or cut, making the most of your community's assets is important. You cannot just assume that the service will be there. Local communities must position themselves to be competitive when choices are being made about where to provide service.
2. This program is part of the Sustainable Development Academy. Why? Because promoting transit-oriented development is an important step in building the sustainability of communities. Property values, access to job markets, and reduced carbon footprints are all features of transit-oriented communities.
3. As gas prices rise, having transit available for commuters puts money in their pocket. You want to help citizens save money, right?
4. Walkable communities are popular and are also often TOD communities. Do you have a great Main Street that you would like to see sustained or improved?
5. Let's figure this out: How do we assure the most bang for our transportation buck? How should state policy be written to promote efficient use of existing infrastructure? TOD delivers a lot of value in this regard. Come learn how you can be a part of this conversation.
6. Transit oriented developments tend to meet the needs of a variety of citizens. Ever notice how some really great places have "Granny Babushka" and "Tattooed Teen" often seen side-by-side?
7. The coffee is better in transit-oriented communities. Ok, not really, but sometimes it just seems that way!
8. Think TOD is only for urban communities? Think again! The SPC FIT tool can show you how "commuter" and "edge" municipalities are identified and how to capitalize on the assets that are present in a variety of communities.
9. More TOD equals more clean water. Really. Come to this program to find out how.
10. There is no pot of free money! Come learn how to be your municipality's own best champion.
Transite Oriented Development: Is It a FIT With Your Community?
Thursday, June 9, 2011
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Wilkinsburg Borough Municipal Building
Reserve your spot by registering on-line
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