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Kudos to BART on the published update of their Transit-Oriented Program Work Plan. In particular, I love the clarity of how the TOD team assesses developable station sites against four primary "prioritization" criteria: Market readiness -- locally adopted policy context, strength of public transit access, and robustness of the local commercial and residential real estate submarkets Local support -- jurisdictional interest, community support, and zoning compliance for TOD Infrastructure readiness -- station access, likely impact/tradeoffs on rider parking and other factors Development capacity -- each site's developable acreage, target density and carrying capacity Threading the needle is much harder than it looks on paper. Crafting and stewarding TOD projects that get built (especially in California!) is the stuff of superheroes. Keep going! Also thanks to Mpact for bringing this to our attention. https://lnkd.in/eVcDw4_s

VHB is partnering with the City of Boston and the City of Revere to lead the design for the Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park project! Discover how this initiative will prepare the cities for climate impacts, enhance recreational opportunities, and improve multi-modal transportation: https://bit.ly/49BLcQK. #ProudPartners | Terraink, Incorporated | Lahlaf Geotechnical Consulting, Inc. | Brennan Consultants #Resiliency #CoastalResiliency #EnhancingCommunities

Did you know that the first urban highway in America is right here in #Detroit? The Davison Freeway, completed in 1942, not only revolutionized transportation but also transformed countless lives and reshaped the entire real estate landscape nationwide. Beyond Detroit, the Davison Freeway set a precedent for highway construction across America. It influenced the design and implementation of the national highway system, enhancing mobility, fostering economic growth, and connecting communities nationwide. A true milestone in American infrastructure! 🚀🏙️🚗

Phase 1 of this project, focusing on the assorted trees at the entry to the home.

Delivering the government’s target of 1.5 million homes in the next five years will require a huge collective effort. But collaboration makes big things possible. In Coalville, Bentley worked closely with the lead master developer Harworth Group, coordinating 12 design disciplines and multiple contractors to secure planning permission for 2,700 homes, a new primary school, a community centre, and essential infrastructure. 👉 https://lnkd.in/earY3BJs 👈 Bentley. An end-to-end delivery partner for strategic land development. #ThePowerOfOne #StrategicLand

As an author of Smart Growth legislation passed over a decade ago in NYS, I'm horrified by this project and the blatant disregard for existing infrastructure and conservation lands. Tell me, what is the difference between this proposal and the space travelers looking to colonize the moon? Could all of these resources go into fixing what is broken? What if instead they invested in home repairs for existing stock creating affordable and workforce housing? Brought transit up to speed with the RE industry and speculation to future proof service? https://lnkd.in/eKEtb_4d

ICYMI: Our work to eliminate blight in our community, clearing the way for redevelopment and opportunity, is the subject of this report tonight from Mid Michigan Now. Over the last 20 years, the Land Bank has demolished more than 9,000 blighted structures and secured more than $165 million for blight elimination including demolition, brownfield assessment and remediation, community-based maintenance, and other improvements. (Approximately $143 million was specifically for demolition and associated environmental remediation.) These efforts are backed by American Rescue Plan Act funding from the City of Flint, Genesee County MI, and the State Land Bank Authority, along with support from the Mott Foundation, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and others. Through fiscal year 2023-2024, more than 1,000 structures were removed or were in the process of being removed out of 1,900 structures prioritized. Click below for the full story.

Asphalt is one of the most expensive things most cities and private communities own. So, conducting proper due diligence is critical when it comes to maintaining that asset. Joe Regan and his community were incredibly thorough before deciding on a course of action to manage their pavement assets. Hear how Joe and his community evaluated their options and ultimately saved thousands of dollars while extending the life of their roads. https://hubs.ly/Q02sLfVR0 #pavementpreservation #assetmanagement #roads hashtag#streets #publicworks #infrastructure #engineering #engineer #construction #assetmanagement #asphaltmaintenance #oxidation

Day 27 of the #30daymapchallenge Prompt: Micromapping This is a map I made for the AASG meeting in Park City, Utah this year (https://lnkd.in/gC83h-WH). While the top map is more general, the bottom map shows a more detailed overview of Park City. I referenced OpenStreetMap for many of the buildings and roads here.

Minnesota, we're on the move again. 😎 Plymouth, Shoreview, Lexington, Circle Pines, and Lino Lakes, ridiculously fast internet is coming to your area. 🚀🏡 Read about the expansion: https://bit.ly/3y57Kuv #gatewayfiber #minnesota #plymouthmn #shoreviewmn #lexingtonmn #circlepinesmn #linolakesmn #fiberinternet