Transitoriented development tod zoning strategy and process. Also known as tod, its the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrianoriented, mixeduse communities centered around high quality train systems. Prepared pursuant to act, session laws of hawaii 2016 by. February 2019 hawaii interagency council for transit oriented development 27 iwileikapalama priority area state land county land.
Transit oriented development projects along the alignment. Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Here you will find documents related to the section 106 programmatic agreement. In urban planning, a transitoriented development tod is a type of urban development that maximizes the amount of residential, business and leisure space within walking distance of public transport. The honolulu tod strategy, however, focuses on planning and. It promotes a symbiotic relationship between dense, compact urban form and public transport use. Fhwa manual on uniform traffic control devices mutcd.
Tod pod 522 press release please note that some files are large and will take a few minutes to load. Find straight answers to your most frequently asked questions about the honolulu rail transit project. Find the current planned route for the honolulu rail. Known as transit oriented development or tod, the station. Iwilei and kapalama are legacy mixeduse communities in honolulus industrial core and are challenged by poor street connectivity, a lack of sidewalks and bike lanes, localized fooding, and susceptibility to sea level rise.
Sunday, august 21, 2011 how the city misled the public. The typical tod leverages transit infrastructure to promote economic development and smart growth, and to cater to shifting market demands and lifestyle preferences. Honolulu transit oriented development study scenarios. State of hawaii strategic plan for transitoriented. Its purpose is intended to set an overarching statewide policy for tods. Their knowledge and case studies offered in the leed nd manual present a. Transitoriented development flawed many rail supporters see it as an opportunity to redevelop property around the 20mile rail line. In conjunction with the rail project, the city is preparing a series of neighborhood transitoriented development tod plans that integrate land use and. Department of business, economic development and tourism. The public has embraced the concept, and real estate developers have quickly followed to meet the high demand for quality urban. City and county of honolulu hud community challenge planning grant application 82010 page 2 of 15.
Manual of best practices for transitoriented development this document is intended as a resource for new jersey municipalities wishing to plan for high quality transitoriented development. Most new growth 81% tends toward suburban, autooriented development, and more than 80% of growth occurs on previously undeveloped land, much of that outside of the rail corridor. Transitoriented development transitoriented development is defined as a walkable, denselydeveloped, horizontal and vertical mix of residential space, commercial activity, entertainment facilities, and public open spaces within a 5 to 10 minute walk of public transit. The city and county of honoluluis constructing a 20mile rail line from east kapolei to ala moana center. Oriented development and the center for neighborhood technology. Kalihi is one of the most diverse communities in honolulu. The direct investment of federal and local funds will boost the economy and increase demand for goods and services at local businesses, while increasing tax revenues for the city and state. Neighborhood transitoriented development plan honolulu gov. Find information about possible roadwork in your area. The honolulu transitoriented development tod scenarios. Transitoriented development tod is a pattern of different useshousing, jobs, and servicessurrounding a transit station that takes advantage of the convenience and affordability of transit. Figure 11 elements of transitoriented development in kcdd. Transit and transit oriented development an issue paper by the american planning association hawaii chapter introduction in december 2006, the honolulu city council voted to select a fixed guideway project as the locally preferred alternative lpa.
Transit oriented development and historic resources. Channeling development pressure to rail station areas. Challenges in transitoriented development shem lawlor build and buy green expo may 10, 20 city and county of honolulu department of planning and permitting. Specific strategies for transitoriented development core. A l a m o a n a a l a m o a n a honolulu county, hawaii. Established on june 20, 2014, the ipdt permitting process allows tod projects prior to the adoption and implementation of the. Transitoriented development tod is compact, mixeduse development near transit facilities and highquality walking environments. Such transit oriented development tod may be the redevelopment of existing facilities or new development and should be designed with an emphasis at the pedestrian scalemixing residences, employment, shopping, and services.
Capacity transit corridor project final environmental impact statement, 2010. A planning study in 1967 and subsequent preliminary engineering efforts resulted in the development of the honolulu area rapid transit project, which was an 8milelong 12. Leveraged by the unique opportunity in honolulu to create a synergy between hawaiis largest sports venue and the top visitor attraction pearl harborarizona memorial, the halawa area tod plan seeks to transform the aloha stadium rail station. City and county of honolulu department of planning and permitting. July 15, 2019 state strategic plan for transitoriented development. It is a 12minute walk to ala moana center, the worlds largest openair mall with 340 shops and over 2.
Transitoriented development tod zoning strategy and. Transitoriented developmentor todis a widely desired public good faced with a serious. The city has not made clear, however, that those cities have had to paid huge subsidies to entice developers, and. The image on the left shows the difference between an automobileoriented development and a transit oriented development. Plan for transitoriented development published in december 2017. Study was undertaken to inform discussions about the role that rail transit and growth focused around transit can play in addressing the challenges facing oahu today and into the next decades. Transit oriented development is the exciting fast growing trend in creating vibrant, livable, sustainable communities.
It will enhance transit access and walkability by enabling more people to. Tod city zoning, permits, and related approval processes. Socalled transitoriented development was behind rail projects in other cities. Transitoriented development is a powerful tool that can ultimately deliver many of the. Of the 21 rail stationareas, 19 are under city jurisdiction two are under the jurisdiction of the hawaii community development authority. Developers have an option for transitoriented development. Manual of best practices for transitoriented development. State of hawaii strategic plan for transit oriented. Our center for transitoriented development, a collaboration with the center for neighborhood technology and strategic economics, has been funded by the federal government to serve as a national tod best practices clearinghouse. Transitoriented development plan honolulu county, hawaii. Transit oriented development overlay plan final draft march 18, 2016. December 2017 revised august 2018 kauluokahai also referred to as east kapolei ii is a masterplanned community being developed by the department of hawaiian home lands dhhl on a 404acre parcel located mauka of the ewa villages golf course and east of the kualakai parkway. City and county of honolulu kalihi neighborhood transitoriented development plan. Transit oriented development tod typically refers to development within easy walking distance of a major transit stop that capitalizes on and supports transit ridership.
Transit oriented development around rail stations will sustain the demand for jobs in. Transitoriented development home honolulu county, hawaii. Its purpose is not to redefine the character of the existing neighborhoods in. Transit oriented development is a set of transportation and land use planning principles and strategies that are sweeping the nation by connecting communities with vibrant, peoplecentric places in city after city. Transitoriented development conceptual wayfinding report. In doing so, tod aims to increase public transport ridership by reducing the use of private cars. Transitoriented development strategic economics is committed to supporting highquality transitoriented development tod in residential neighborhoods, mixeduse districts, and employment areas. If you have any comments or suggestions please fill out the form below. Hawaii interagency council for transitoriented development. Transitoriented development city zoning, permits, and related approval. Rail transit and higherdensity development are also part of the citys strategy to manage and direct growth.
The kalihi neighborhood tod plan will guide development over the next era of kalihis growth and enhancement. The downtown neighborhood transitoriented development tod plan articulates a vision for the future of the downtown corridor and will guide its development over the next era of the citys growth. Hawaii community development authority transit oriented. Transit oriented development around the ala moana center station will support increased transit ridership, improved pedestrian access, and funding for neighborhood improvements. Transit oriented development projects along the alignment, from aloha stadium to ala moana center transit oriented development. Strategic plan for transitoriented development office of planning. The language and images in this manual are examples of great. Emphasize compact mixeduse development expand mobility options by investing in and supporting an accessible. A tod neighborhood is vibrant, dynamic, and pedestrian and bicyclefriendly. Draft state of hawaii strategic plan for transitoriented. The honolulu rail transit project, or honolulu highcapacity transit corridor project, is a 20mile elevated rail line featuring 21 stations. Developments around premium transit stations commuter rail, light rail and bus rapid transit have an increased need for design that promotes walkability and density, important elements which support public transit.
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