Austin |
Building Criteria Manual |
Section 11. TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) |
Appendix 11.5. TOD BEST PRACTICES |
§ 11.5.2. Promote Development Densities that Support Transit, Public Amenities and Community Businesses and Services
O Higher than average housing and employment densities may promote higher frequency transit service and safe, multi-modal, self-sustaining communities. closest to the station to optimize transit rider convenience. Development intensity should taper off away from the transit facility in order to create an appropriate transition and interface with the surrounding community.
O The highest densities are ideally located closest to the station to optimize transit rider convenience. Development intensity should taper off away from the transit facility in order to create an appropriate transition and interface with the surrounding community.