transit-oriented development
/ˈtrænsɪt ˌɔːriˌentɪd dɪˈveləpmənt/
dense, walkable communities around transit stations
transit-oriented development in a sentence
“Transit-oriented development reduced car use.”
Origin of transit-oriented development
Modern urban planning term
Related Words
gentrification
renovation of deteriorating areas, often displacing residents
zoning
dividing land into areas designated for specific uses
density
the concentration of people or buildings in an area
setback
the distance a building must be from property lines
mixed-use
combining residential, commercial, and other uses in one area
public realm
the shared spaces between buildings in cities