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transit-oriented development

noun

tran·sit ori·ent·ed de·​vel·​op·​ment 


transit-oriented development (TOD) is the planning and construction of communities that create compact, mixed-use neighborhoods in close proximity to high-quality transit where people can drive less but enjoy easy access to housing, jobs, amenities, services and all of life’s essentials. 

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TOD Explained


Take a look at transit-oriented developments (TODs) from Portland, Oregon to Arlington, Virginia to learn why they may be one of the best ways to expand housing supply while curbing traffic and GHG emissions.

The Forum

The primary goal of Next Stop: Transit-Oriented Development is to broaden awareness and understanding of TOD as a strategy for creating attractive, vibrant neighborhoods with abundant new housing choices close to jobs, services and all of life's essentials. The forum will also highlight TOD's role in reducing barriers to racial justice, reducing climate emissions and saving families thousands on transportation costs, the 2nd highest household expense after housing.


Along with all this will be an examination of the vital and necessary tools, policies and incentives that support efficient TOD.

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The keynote speaker is Dan Rivera, CEO of MassDevelopment, Massachusetts' leading economic development agency. Rivera will provide a Massachusetts perspective on the role and impact of several tools, incentives and policies that support TOD in Massachusetts.  


As the former Mayor of Lawrence, MA (2014-2021), he's credited with improving transit in that city and helping to create more than 2,400 new units of housing, many of which are located near transit stations and along key transit routes.


Approximately 200 attendees are expected, including state leaders, municipal officials and planners, developers and builders, realtors, architects, engineers, housing, transit and environmental advocates and non-profit leaders, among others.



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TOD FORUM AGENDA



8:30 a.m. Check-in/ Coffee-Tea / Networking


9:00 a.m. Welcome / Context, Objectives for Today’s Forum

Scott Wolf, Executive Director, Grow Smart RI

Special Welcome Remarks: Governor Daniel McKee (invited)

Scott Avedisian, CEO, RIPTA


9:20 a.m. Keynote

Keynote introduction by RI General Treasurer James Diossa

Dan Rivera, CEO, MassDevelopment (Former Mayor of Lawrence, MA)


9:50 a.m. Q&A


10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Special welcome remarks by Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi


Panel Discussion – Station Area & Corridor Development

Opportunities, Challenges and Progress

Moderator: Brenda Clement, Director, HousingWorks RI


Panelists

Ted Carman, President, Concord Sq. Planning & Development, Boston, MA

Mayor Robert F. Sullivan, City of Brockton, MA

Mayor Don Grebien, City of Pawtucket

Mayor Maria Rivera, City of Central Falls

Mayor Frank Picozzi, City of Warwick

Town Manager Kate Michaud, Town of Warren

Dan Rivera, CEO, MassDevelopment


11:45 a.m. Lunch


12:30 p.m. Exploring Routes to TOD Success

Special Welcome Remarks: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos


12:45 p.m. Overview of Tools, Policies & Incentives that Support TOD

Introduction by Scott Wolf, Executive Director, Grow Smart RI


1:00 p.m. Rapid-fire Presentations


Capacity Enhancements / State Infrastructure

Transit Master Plan (TMP)

TMP Funding Proposal (modeled after MA's ridesharing surcharge)

Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) Massachusetts

RI Site Readiness Program


Zoning / Land Use Reform

Zoning Atlas

MA Chapter 40 (40-R, 40-S, 40A, Section 3)

Proposed Rhode Island TOD legislation (modeled after 40-A, Section 3 above)


Incentives

State Historic Tax Credit / Rebuild RI Tax Credit

Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Massachusetts

Housing Incentives for Municipalities (enacted in RI 2021)

State Tax Increment Financing (TIF) (enacted in RI in 2021)

Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program (enacted in RI 2018)


2:00 p.m. Breakout Table Discussion


2:30 p.m. Report-Out by Table


2:55 p.m. Conclusion, Next Steps 

Attendance is Free, but Advance Registration is Required

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