Learn more about the nine teams that participated in the inaugural TTOD Planning and Design Competition!
Why COVID-19 tells us to embrace transit-oriented development, not reject it
The Gateway Cities Journal
Recently, coronavirus has caused some to question the validity and safety of population density and transit. But the real culprits lie in crowding, poverty, pollution, and other socioeconomic factors - which TTOD aims to address.
How public health agencies can protect populations most threatened by COVID-19
Gateways Podcast Episode 55
Massachusetts' Gateway Cities are home to large numbers of vulnerable populations, including immigrants and people experiencing homelessness. This week, we talk to experts about why certain populations are more at risk when it comes to COVID-19, and how Gateway Cities can respond.
Resiliency in their DNA: Gateway Cities in the face of crisis
Gateways Episode 54
This week, Ben and Tracy look at how Gateway Cities are responding to the spread of coronavirus.
There’s more to transformative TOD than real estate
Gateways Episode 53
WANTED: Sharper tools for Gateway City transit-oriented development
The Gateway Cities Journal
If we hope to spur growth and attract residents, jobs, and talent to our Massachusetts Gateway Cities, we need a transportation funding package that includes multiple tools to transform passenger rail.
RBIs to the rescue: What happens when locals make their own decisions about transit
Gateways Episode 52
This week on Gateways, Tracy is joined by Denny Zane, Executive Director of Move LA. Having lived in Massachusetts, Denny is familiar with the unreliable public transit that Commonwealth riders deal with on a daily basis.
Finding inspiration domestically and abroad for bold action on regional transit
Gateways Episode 50
This week on Gateways, Tracy returns from a visit to Washington, D.C., where she attended the National Conference of Mayors and heard about transportation models from far and wide that could potentially serve as something for our Commonwealth to aspire to.
Conversations from the Gateway Cities Innovation Summit & Awards
BONUS Gateways Episode
During the Gateway Cities Innovation Summit & Awards, our host Tracy got to speak with some of the awardees who are working toward realizing all the potential our Gateway Cities offer. Nick Giaquinto served as chief of staff for late Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter. Nick accepted the award on behalf
TTOD Planning and Design Competition
Proposal Deadline Approaching + Updated Guidelines
Proposal deadline approaching! Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in submitting a project to our TTOD Planning and Design Competition! Many project teams have given us sneak previews of their design, planning, and research projects. We look forward to receiving your final proposals on January 12, 2020. This competition connects student teams with