NCDOT outlines S-Line corridor plans, estimates Wake Forest–Henderson work will move forward after federal grants NCDOT rail and mobility officials told the Henderson City Council the S-Line rail corridor’s missing Raleigh–Petersburg link is advancing, with corridor acquisition and surveys underway and federal grant opportunities targeted to fund Wake Forest–Henderson work in spring 2024; local Transit-Oriented Development aims to boost downtown vibrancy and housing diversity.

Exciting developments are underway for the S-Line rail corridor that promises to transform Henderson with enhanced mobility, vibrant downtown spaces, and diverse housing options!

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California's blockbuster housing legislation faces rocky rollout State Sen. Scott Wiener, the author of Senate Bill 79, has not ruled out postponing the July 1 implementation date for the new law because of widespread confusion over what it requires.

California’s landmark housing legislation, Senate Bill 79, is set to reshape development near transit hubs, but its implementation is expected to face several challenges. buff.ly/7KwFwaI

#AffordableHousing #TransitOrientedDevelopment #CaliforniaHousing #SB79

Planning commission hears SB 79 primer as staff readies parcel‑level maps City staff briefed the Planning Commission on SB 79, the state's transit‑oriented development law, explaining guaranteed heights/densities near Expo stations, parcel‑based mapping rules, and three local implementation approaches; commissioners asked for parcel‑level maps and neighborhood analyses ahead of a full study session.

Santa Monica's Planning Commission is gearing up for transformative changes in housing and development with new state legislation, but what could it mean for your neighborhood?

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Wow, this really sucks. IMHO Plan Commission already gave UW Health too many concessions initially. And now this.

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Zoning Commission OKs So Others Might Eat plan to modernize Jeremiah House, cites bike‑parking tradeoffs The Zoning Commission voted 5‑0‑0 to approve a voluntary design review for So Others Might Eat to convert vacant Jeremiah House into roughly 61 affordable studio apartments; commissioners pressed the applicant to seek additional bicycle parking but prioritized preserving all housing units.

The Zoning Commission has greenlit a plan to transform the vacant Jeremiah House into 61 affordable efficiency apartments, balancing the need for housing with demands for bike parking.

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Subcommittee continues transit‑oriented housing bill after localities raise scope and implementation concerns Sen. Saleem’s measure to require transit‑oriented housing overlay districts within a one‑mile radius drew detailed opposition from county and city planners over scale, BZA authority and environmental and floodplain ambiguity; the subcommittee voted to continue SB717 for further work.

Sen. Saleem's ambitious Senate Bill 717 aims to reshape housing near transit hubs, but local officials raise serious concerns about its implications for communities.

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NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester and Curtis Introduce Bill to Spur Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), both members of the Senate Committees on Environment and Public Works and Commerce, Science, and Transportation, ...

Senators Introduce Bill to Spur Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs

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City previews $4.1M support for 5 Points transit‑oriented land acquisition City staff presented a stage‑one short‑term loan recommendation to acquire a 1.25‑acre 5 Points site for a mixed‑income, transit‑oriented development. Staff said the request would use TOD and housing trust funds, cap the loan at 90% LTV, and leave the city in first‑lien position.

The city is poised to invest $4.1M in a promising 1.25-acre site for a mixed-use development, aiming to combat market pressures and secure affordable housing near transit.

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Las Vegas planning commission reviews TOD overlay, parking code and housing incentives in workshop City planning staff presented a proposed transit‑oriented development (TOD) overlay and citywide parking‑code revisions tied to the 2050 master plan; commissioners pressed staff on perimeter landscaping waivers, neighborhood parking spillover and how attainable‑housing incentives interact with parking costs. No action was taken.

Las Vegas is gearing up for a transformative shift with a new transit-oriented development plan aimed at revolutionizing urban living and reducing sprawl!

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Charlotte staff previews $4.1M TOD loan to secure 5 Points site for mixed‑income development City staff recommended a short‑term, first‑lien loan using TOD and housing trust funds to help Historic West End Partners acquire a ~1.25‑acre 5 Points site for a mixed‑use, mixed‑income project estimated at roughly 145 units; council will consider formal action Feb. 23.

Charlotte is paving the way for affordable housing with a $4.1M loan to secure a prime 1.25-acre site for mixed-income development!

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Virginia Senate approves several measures aimed at boosting housing supply and local tools for affordability The Senate passed multiple housing-related bills Feb. 5, 2026, including measures to expand local authority for inclusionary ordinances, relax limits on local homeownership grants for public employees, protect manufactured housing, require by-right multifamily in commercial zones, and create transit-oriented overlay districts. Votes were often close on major zoning changes.

The Virginia Senate has just passed a series of groundbreaking bills aimed at tackling the housing crisis by empowering local governments to create more affordable housing options!

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Las Vegas staff link 2050 master plan goals to preservation, trees and transit-oriented growth City of Las Vegas Department of Community Development staff told the Historic Preservation Commission the 2050 master plan couples historic-preservation goals with sustainability measures — from solar and water-conservation programs to an urban forestry plan and transit-oriented development overlays — and outlined next steps including a February workshop and text amendments to implement state laws.

Las Vegas is forging a path to the future by intertwining historic preservation with sustainability in its ambitious 2050 master plan.

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New zoning bylaw that could reshape city passes unanimously at council | CBC News Ottawa city council passed a sweeping overhaul of zoning rules on Wednesday, capping off a years-long process that’s supposed to make it easier to build housing in the city.

It will be interesting to see how this does shape #Ottawa #Autowa Concerns about infrastructure are valid IMO - such as a functional #Transit system. If you’re planning #TransitOrientedDevelopment then you need transit that actually transports multiple users efficiently…

Ho Chi Minh City Property Market Outlook (2026 Guide for Investors) Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 property market outlook with insights on pricing, trends, yields, and investment opportunities.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 property market outlook with insights on pricing, trends, yields, and investment opportunities.

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👏👏👏 The @mddeptplanning.bsky.social (MDP) applauds @govwesmoore.bsky.social's affordable housing agenda with its focus on #TransitOrientedDevelopment (TOD) best practices!

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Seremban Sentral expected to generate business revenue of RM300 million per year – Loke SEREMBAN: The transit-oriented development, Seremban Sentral, is expected to generate business revenue worth RM300 million per year and create approximately 2,500 new job opportunities in various fields, thus driving Negeri Sembilan’s economic growth into a modern and competitive urban hub. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the project involved development on an area of ​​8.42 hectares of land with a gross development value of RM2 billion. “Through development, it is estimated that it will be able to generate annual business revenue of up to RM300 million, including at least RM15 million in monthly income for local workers through the […]

Seremban Sentral expected to generate business revenue of RM300 million per year – Loke #SerembanSentral #EconomicGrowth #JobOpportunities #TransitOrientedDevelopment #NegeriSembilan

Madison plan commission approves broad TOD zoning package and new ‘cottage court’ housing type with setback amendment The Plan Commission on Dec. 1 recommended a package of transit‑oriented development (TOD) zoning changes to implement the city’s housing plan, approved allowing 3–4 unit buildings in TODs, tightened rules on new auto‑oriented uses, and added a new cottage‑court housing type; commissioners added an 8‑foot rear‑setback amendment for cottage courts before approval.

Madison's Plan Commission just recommended transformative zoning changes, paving the way for more diverse housing options and innovative cottage courts!

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#MadisonDaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment #MadisonHousing #CommunityPlanning #AffordableHousing

Pleasanton reviews BART station TOD concepts that could add hundreds to over a thousand homes City staff and BART presented concept plans for the Pleasanton/Dublin BART station, including two test‑fit scenarios that would add roughly 870–1,300 housing units (with 20% minimum affordable under state TOD rules), new plaza and parking strategies; council gave informal support and asked staff to refine parking and access studies.

Pleasanton City Council is exploring exciting transit-oriented development plans that could bring up to 1,300 new homes to the BART station area, complete with public plazas and bike-friendly spaces!

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#PleasantonAlamedaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #TransitOrientedDevelopment

Plan Spokane 2046 draft EIS aims for December release and March preferred alternative; staff urges parcel-level work after EIS Planning staff said the draft environmental impact statement for Plan Spokane 2046 should be ready for the commission's Dec. 10 meeting, with a preferred alternative targeted for March and subsequent hearings; staff emphasized housing affordability targets, transit-oriented development and utility capacity analysis as next steps.

Get ready for a transformative vision as Spokane's Plan 2046 draft EIS is set to unveil critical strategies for housing, transportation, and climate by December 10!

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New Canaan subcommittee hires Amenta Emma to study three town lots; members press parking, value and outreach questions Consultants Amenta Emma presented existing-conditions analyses Nov. 10 and will return with two schematic options per site in January. The subcommittee emphasized a "no net loss" of public parking, asked for parking-use data, and discussed trade-offs between maximizing unit yield and town land value.

The Town of New Canaan is gearing up for a transformative housing project, with consultants set to unveil innovative site plans, but parking concerns and community input are at the forefront of the discussion.

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Council adopts West Hyattsville sector plan and related map amendment After extensive public testimony, the County Council adopted CR137 (West Hyattsville/Queens Chapel sector plan) and CR138 (sectional map amendment) with amendments; votes were unanimous or near-unanimous after procedural votes to suspend rules.

The Prince George’s County Council has taken a bold step by adopting the West Hyattsville sector plan, igniting a heated debate over community vision versus development uncertainty.

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Council raises local threshold for LIHTC resolution of support to 80 points in policy update The council amended and approved updates to the city's Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit resolution policy, increasing the minimum points needed for a local resolution of support from 75 to 80 and adopting revised scoring priorities intended to favor deeper affordability, transit‑oriented development and workforce supports.

San Antonio's City Council just raised the minimum score for housing tax credit support, aiming to prioritize deeper affordability and better project amenities!

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#SanAntonioBexarCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #TransitOrientedDevelopment #SanAntonioHousing

CEQA Reforms Spark Both Excitement and Environmental Concern – KneeDeep Times California Environmental Quality Act updates may open up more housing, but some are sounding alarms about bypassed environmental regulations.

Supporters argue that these reforms will reduce #urbansprawl, encourage #transitorienteddevelopment, and ultimately benefit climate resilience. #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing

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SB 79 prompts Palo Alto to weigh downtown housing plan, alternative transit‑oriented mapping New state law SB 79 raises allowable heights, density and floor area near rail and rapid‑bus corridors; Palo Alto staff presented options to incorporate the law into a downtown housing plan, pause for an SB 79 'alternative plan,' or deprioritize the downtown plan.

Palo Alto is at a crossroads with a new state law that could reshape downtown housing, presenting options that could drastically change the skyline and community character.

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Subcommittee hears state legislative wins and concerns over density, enforcement and short‑term rentals City officials and legislative staff reviewed multiple state bills recently signed or vetoed by the governor, including reforms to density bonus law (AB 87, SB 92), passage of SB 79 (transit-oriented density changes), and a new law requiring short‑term rental platform registration (SB 346). Members discussed local impacts and next steps for the 202

Carlsbad's legislative subcommittee is tackling crucial updates on housing laws and short-term rental regulations that could reshape the city's landscape.

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Tokyo’s Railway Expansion Fuels Metro Area Growth How new rail projects keep the region movingTokyo didn’t become the world’s largest metropolitan area by standing still. A relentless...

Tokyo’s Railway Expansion Fuels Metro Area Growth #TokyoTransit #TransitOrientedDevelopment #UrbanMobility

How an infrastructure financing law can help build thousands of homes and expand transit access | Brookings By making targeted reforms in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill, Congress can unlock billions of dollars for transit-oriented housing projects

Federal financing tools like the TIFIA and RRIF programs could play a pivotal role in addressing the U.S. housing shortage by funding transit-oriented developments.

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SB79 is now law. But California still has work to do to fix the housing crisis and meet its climate goals OPINION: “This bet on housing near transit stations could not come at a worse time. Transit ridership is still below pre-pandemic highs — especially on the rail systems that SB79 focuses on.”

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Good op-ed piece by urban planner Bill Fulton on pro-housing #SB79 #TOD #TransitOrientedDevelopment

Delegate Kathy Forbes discusses transit oriented developments for community revitalization Kathy Forbes emphasizes transit oriented developments to enhance community safety and economic growth.

Baltimore County is redefining community infrastructure with a bold vision for transit-oriented developments that connect neighborhoods and boost local economies.

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Will this YIMBY bill put more homes near transit? Our map shows where housing could be built Housing advocates who viewed SB79 as a potential sea change say it became diluted during the political process. The bill’s primary sponsor calls it a “a remarkably strong bill.”

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Great article by S.F. Chronicle

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