1. Transit-Oriented Development
Potential Impacts
of TOD in the
Middle East
Neighborhood,
Baltimore,
Maryland
State Center TOD
Plan, Baltimore.
Courtesy of Parsons
Brinckerhoff.
Andrew Giraldi ENST 738 5/8/12

2. S tud y A re a
fo r TO D
N • Vacant buildings and lots.
• Economically depressed.
Madison
• Socially distressed.
Square
Station

3. Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD

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

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

6. Madison Square Station
N

7. Why Plan for TOD Now?
• Bring transit to neighborhoods sooner than later.

8. Study Area Redevelopment Potential
Va c a n t B u ild in g s Va c a n t L o t s
N N

9. Build Environment Recommendations
• Validate mobility.

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

11. Built Environment Recommendations (cont.)

12. Potential Land Use Arrangement
Va c a n t B u ild in g s Va c a n t L o t s
Land Uses
N • Residential N
• Commercial/Retail
• Mixed-Use

13. Redevelopment Potential within Quarter Mile
Va c a n t B u ild in g s Va c a n t L o t s
N N

14. 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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16. Thank You