Potential Impacts of TOD in the Middle East Neighborhood, Baltimore, Maryland

Transit-Oriented Development

Andrew Giraldi

Potential Impacts of TOD in the Middle East Neighborhood, Baltimore, Maryland

ENST 738 5/8/12

State Center TOD Plan, Baltimore.Courtesy of Parsons Brinckerhoff.

Study Area for TOD

• Vacant buildings and lots.

• Economically depressed.

• Socially distressed.Madison Square Station

N

Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD

Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD (cont.)• Transit options.

Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD (cont.)• Employment centers.

Madison Square Station

N

Why Plan for TOD Now?

• Bring transit to neighborhoods sooner than later.

Study Area Redevelopment Potential

Vacant Buildings Vacant Lots

N N

Build Environment Recommendations

• Validate mobility.

Built Environment Recommendations (cont.)• How much housing?• What type of housing?

Built Environment Recommendations (cont.)

Potential Land Use Arrangement

Vacant Buildings Vacant Lots

Land Uses• Residential• Commercial/Retail• Mixed-Use

N N

Redevelopment Potential within Quarter Mile

Vacant Buildings Vacant Lots

N N

Conclusions

• Provide a great urban and transit experience.• Unrealized potential.• Conserve resources.• Equity matters.

Factors that affect the realization of a VISION!

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