The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
 VOLUME TWENTYTWO NUMBER 2
Summer 2010 Community Investments Online

This issue of Community Investments explores the growing practice of transit-oriented development (TOD) and its implications for community development. The articles provide an introduction to basic TOD concepts and also explore issues such as how transit affects economic opportunities for LMI workers and the interrelationship between transit and schools. We also examine equity issues in TOD and transit funding, and highlight models for protecting the interests of LMI communities affected by TOD.

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Summer 2010
Summer 2010 Issue
(Entire Issue)
CI Notebook
Introduction by Laura Choi
Special Focus: Transit-Oriented Development
The Role of Transportation Planning and Policy in Shaping Communities
By Naomi Cytron, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
A look back at the outcomes of transportation policy and planning of the past, and an exploration of how transit-oriented development can lead to more equitable outcomes for the future.
Weaving Together Vibrant Communities through Transit-Oriented Development
By Allison Brooks, Reconnecting America
An overview of transit-oriented development (TOD) and a discussion of strategies for implementing successful TOD initiatives, especially those that benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Making the Connection: Transit-Oriented Development and Jobs
by Greg LeRoy, Good Jobs First
Linking working families to viable employment opportunities through strategically located affordable housing and accessible transit options.
Linking Transit-Oriented Development, Families and Schools
By Ariel Bierbaum, Jeffrey Vincent, and Deborah McKoy, Center for Cities & Schools
Identifying the key connections between transit-oriented development, families and schools, and their implications for fostering successful mixed-income, family-oriented TOD.
Equipping Communities to Achieve Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
by Matthew Soursourian, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Examining tools and strategies from across the country that can help mitigate the potential negative impacts of TOD and maximize the benefits for LMI communities.
Stronger Transit, Better Transit-Oriented Development
by Carli Paine, TransForm
An exploration of the social and environmental benefits of transit-oriented development and the challenges associated with reduced transit funding.
Eye on Community Development
Community Financial Access Pilot: Creating Templates for Expanding Financial Opportunities
By Louisa Quittman, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Preliminary findings from the Community Financial Access Pilot, a two-year effort to increase access to financial services and financial education among LMI households.
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