The Case for Equity in TOD
Protests have erupted across the U.S. sparked by the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, but more than a reaction to police violence, these protests address a
Where equity gaps are deepest, we need more patience
The Gateway Cities Journal
In the most recent FMCB meeting, board chair Joe Aiello called out the one week fare decrease on the commuter rail from Lynn to North Station. The mitigation has had tremendous
From Transactional to Transformative: The Case for Equity in Gateway City Transit-Oriented Development
Transformative Transit-Oriented Development recognizes that equity is the key to transforming cities and towns in Massachusetts, and the country. In Massachusetts, a decades long economic boom has not always reached
Why Massachusetts can’t scale back rail infrastructure
Last week, Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack indicated it may make sense to slow down planned improvements to the MBTA commuter rail network. Here's why this is the wrong move for Massachusetts.
Using 40R and 43D to Stimulate Transformative Transit-Oriented Development in Gateway Cities
This policy brief is the third in a series exploring state and local level approaches to generating transformative transit-oriented development (TTOD) in Gateway Cities. This brief examines two additional state
TTOD Planning & Design Competition Award Ceremony
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
Gateway Cities represent vast opportunity for small businesses to thrive and for the cities themselves to prosper -- but that requires equity.
