Comments on: Active Living For All Ages: Creating Neighborhoods Around Transit

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:07:00 +0000

there is a proposal being held up now that would be a transportation hub in Collegetown Ithaca, NY (Cornell University) in which the people would get a new bus stop built into the commercial space (a cooperative market!!) housing for just over 100 people, a pedestrian arcade/walkway heading to/from the road behind the business in this mid-block structure. Whereas students, visitors, staff, residents would have access to a full service grocery store (in a dense urban area that does not have a full grocery) and a much more appropriate bus stop, the project is being held up because of one thing: Minimum Parking Requirements.
On a 60' wide lot, the zoning says 'the applicant' needs to construct 57 spaces. 57 subterranean urban parking spaces! That's likely to be at least $30,000! For each and every space! The space, the finances, the environmental burden promoting driving: it won't happen!
More info on the project here:
Collegetown Crossing: Car Free Living https://www.facebook.com/groups/170393119731111/?ref=ts

By: Robbiesmith221

Robbiesmith221 — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:06:00 +0000

After working in Arlington fro three years as a senior, I was very impressed by the integration of the Metro, frequent bus transporation, very user-friendly walking areas accessing public spaces and streets. Arlington is a terririfc model for how residential single family homes and apartments can be in close and accessible harmony with the "downtown" business district. The planning was terrific and I loved walking around. I always felt safe and not harried. Arlington is very senior friendly town.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:07:00 +0000

I'm impressed with the greater opportunities seniors have for independent living and social and civic engagement through TOD. One woman comments that she would be less likely to work or volunteer without the transit options.

By: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Clarence Eckerson Jr. — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:42:00 +0000

The people in this film seem to be happier in their environment being able to do things independently. That's what I want to still be able to do as I grow older!

By: Ben from Bed Stuy

Ben from Bed Stuy — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:02:00 +0000

Great film. My parents are in their late sixties, and they are hoping to move to a smaller place, perhaps an apartment, closer to downtown Nyack so they don't have to drive so much. It's a combination of eco-awareness and convenience. I think many aging baby boomers, just retired and very healthy and "young" as far as retired folks go, will be driving up demand for senior-friendly housing in walkable, transit rich areas. This film didn't even touch on bicycles, but for a brief shot of the bike share station. Maybe we could see a follow-up film about seniors and bike share. Or "getting back on the bike" about riding again in the golden years.

By: Hart Noecker

Hart Noecker — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:06:00 +0000

Transit oriented development isn't just about building new buildings, it's about the development of positive social interaction and the development of healthy, fulfilling lives.