In 2004, voters in Denver approved the FasTracks ballot to build a regional rapid transit system. Now that planning is underway to construct about 120 miles of new rail and 60 new train stations, planners are beginning to focus on transit-oriented development (TOD) around many of these new stations. While much excitment exists in Denver for creating one of the top 21st century cities, some fears for TOD are unfounded. Mr. Ferguson's "Four Fallacies of 'transit-oriented development'", published May 13, 2008 in the Rocky Mountain News is typical of a common mis-education about TOD. What Mr. Ferguson does not realize is that TODs can help protect the rural and suburban nature of communities surrounding Denver. He proposes four tenets about why TODs are bad for the future. Below, I address each of these.
Denver
Denver Pushes Projects to Fuel Economy
In an effort to revitalize the local economy, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has announced a plan to fast-track more than 200 construction projects in the city.
The Denver Post
Land Use and Religion Collide in CO
After a church in Denver was denied permission to expand its facilities, they filed a lawsuit against Boulder County on charges of discrimination. This month, the case reached a federal courtroom.
Los Angeles Times
Light Rail Brings Housing Values Up in Denver
While home values in the rest of the region decline, homes near Denver's light rail system have experienced an increase in values over the past two years.
The Denver Post
The New Face of The Mile-High City
Denver is in the spotlight as the Democrats roll into town, and while there might not be enough limousines for the crowds (see link below), Denver is looking good with lots of new investments in transit and real estate.
The Christian Science Monitor
Cleaning Up Denver With Haircuts
In an effort to help clean up the city when the Democratic National Convention comes to town, a local salon in Denver has offered free haircuts to the city's homeless.
CBS4 Denver
Bold Plans for Denver's Union Station
Denver's Union Station is poised to become a major transportation hub once more, but faces a lot of challenges before opening its doors.
Westword
Areas of Stability and Change
Two new classifications of land in Denver -- areas of change and areas of stability -- are moving the city's redevelopment and densification plans forward.
The Rocky Mountain News
Why Metro Denver is Desirable
In this article, researcher Richard Florida looks at why and how the Denver area became a "megaregion" and a highly-desirable place to live.
The Rocky Mountain News
Tight Resources Hurt Denver's Historic Preservation
Denver is not providing enough resources to undertake historic preservation efforts, according to this open letter to Mayor John Hickenlooper.
The Rocky Mountain News
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Sweet Spot Density for Livable Neighborhoods -- Diana DeRubertis
A few feet -- Michael Lewyn
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International Economic Development Council
Jan 07, 2009
Jan. 25th: Reading/Book Signing of Planetizen's Book for Kids
Planetizen
Jan 07, 2009
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
Metro
Jan 06, 2009
New Partners for Smart Growth Conference Kicks Off 2009 in the Land of Enchantment
Local Government Commission
Jan 05, 2009
APA Technology Division Elections-Nominations Due Jan. 16th
Technology Division of the American Planning Association
Jan 05, 2009
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