Comments on: Transit Oriented Development- Laying Down The Tracks of the Future http://www.100khouse.com/2009/11/17/transit-oriented-development-laying-down-the-tracks-of-the-future/ All things modern, affordable and green Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:50:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Niccolo Casewit AIA http://www.100khouse.com/2009/11/17/transit-oriented-development-laying-down-the-tracks-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-4855 Niccolo Casewit AIA Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:46:35 +0000 http://www.100khouse.com/?p=1451#comment-4855 These films maybe of great interest to TOD enthusiasts: http://www.sprawlingfromgrace.com http://www.aia150.org/bl_150_aia_denver.php I am the co-producer subject matter expert for both of these films and practice architecture in Denver as Environmental Productions Niccolo Casewit Architect AIA These films maybe of great interest to TOD enthusiasts:
http://www.sprawlingfromgrace.com
http://www.aia150.org/bl_150_aia_denver.php

I am the co-producer subject matter expert for both of these films and practice architecture in Denver as Environmental Productions Niccolo Casewit Architect AIA

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]]> By: Pink Robe http://www.100khouse.com/2009/11/17/transit-oriented-development-laying-down-the-tracks-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-4796 Pink Robe Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:08:19 +0000 http://www.100khouse.com/?p=1451#comment-4796 I love the concept, and I hope it gets applied in urban planning as a rule rather than the exception. A friend of mine is living/working in London on a two-year assignment, and blogs about her exploits on a regular basis. She takes transit or walks most of the time and seems to only take cabs when absolutely necessary. She misses us here in Calgary, but doesn't seem to miss her car. Things are very close together there, and the need for a personal vehicle diminishes significantly. Density is the key and the challenge. Could I give up my car? For 90% of my in-town trips, yes. I ride my bicycle year-round to get to work, and I should do more of the grocery shopping with it [I have a trailer as well]. For trips to the hardware store [10 km] or recreational opportunities in the mountains I will typically take my car. Transit represents less than 1% of my trips. For me, it is slower than a bicycle or car, and much less convenient. To change this would require <strong>much</strong> higher density [currently 1 million people in 725 sqkm], with a much wider distribution of businesses around the city, and inter-modal transportation support. I don't see that happening any time soon. I love the concept, and I hope it gets applied in urban planning as a rule rather than the exception. A friend of mine is living/working in London on a two-year assignment, and blogs about her exploits on a regular basis. She takes transit or walks most of the time and seems to only take cabs when absolutely necessary. She misses us here in Calgary, but doesn’t seem to miss her car. Things are very close together there, and the need for a personal vehicle diminishes significantly. Density is the key and the challenge.

Could I give up my car? For 90% of my in-town trips, yes. I ride my bicycle year-round to get to work, and I should do more of the grocery shopping with it [I have a trailer as well]. For trips to the hardware store [10 km] or recreational opportunities in the mountains I will typically take my car. Transit represents less than 1% of my trips. For me, it is slower than a bicycle or car, and much less convenient. To change this would require much higher density [currently 1 million people in 725 sqkm], with a much wider distribution of businesses around the city, and inter-modal transportation support. I don’t see that happening any time soon.

]]> By: Chris http://www.100khouse.com/2009/11/17/transit-oriented-development-laying-down-the-tracks-of-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-4794 Chris Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:14:05 +0000 http://www.100khouse.com/?p=1451#comment-4794 Thank you for mentioning Denver in your article. We are striving to become a town that not only incorporates transit oriented delelopment, but also a town that focuses on locally produced goods and services. Our light rail system and RTD (Regional Transit-bus) System service all areas of the metro area in an efficient and uncomplicated way. Athough I only live 6 miles from the downtown, we do not even drive to events in the city any more, we take light rail. My shopping is restricted to grocery with in a mile and we have the ability to walk. Our future depends on local incorporation of tranportation and use of goods and services. I think the days are gone when I would drive 20 minutes to a mall and try to find parking just support the Big city mall developers. I enjoy the face to face communication with the stationary store owner, struggling to compete with Target or Walmart. At the local whole foods, I seek out the produce grown in the colorado area. Eat local, buy local and save the enviornment- now that is a good thought for today. Thank you for mentioning Denver in your article. We are striving to become a town that not only incorporates transit oriented delelopment, but also a town that focuses on locally produced goods and services. Our light rail system and RTD (Regional Transit-bus) System service all areas of the metro area in an efficient and uncomplicated way. Athough I only live 6 miles from the downtown, we do not even drive to events in the city any more, we take light rail. My shopping is restricted to grocery with in a mile and we have the ability to walk. Our future depends on local incorporation of tranportation and use of goods and services. I think the days are gone when I would drive 20 minutes to a mall and try to find parking just support the Big city mall developers. I enjoy the face to face communication with the stationary store owner, struggling to compete with Target or Walmart. At the local whole foods, I seek out the produce grown in the colorado area. Eat local, buy local and save the enviornment- now that is a good thought for today.

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