Transit Oriented Development & Economic Growth
WIKI: A transit-oriented development (TOD) is a mixed-use residential and commercial area designed to
maximize access to public transport, and often incorporates features to encourage transit ridership. A
TOD neighborhood typically has a center with a transit station or stop (train station, metro station, tram
stop, or bus stop), surrounded by relatively high-density development with progressively lower-density
development spreading outward from the center. TODs generally are located within a radius of onequarter to one-half mile (400 to 800 m) from a transit stop, as this is considered to be an appropriate
scale for pedestrians, thus solving the last mile problem.
In Hampton Roads, we have lots of opportunities with various
forms of surface transportation intended to reduce the
amount congestion on our roads, bridges and tunnels.
People (with a focus on the younger generations) will often
times look to live, work and play near public transportation
connectivity exists.
Virginia Beach is now looking at light rail (TIDE) coming to Town Center as are other cities (Norfolk and
Chesapeake) evaluating TIDE extensions as well.
With all this in mind, ULI would like to announce an event
scheduled for April 2nd 2015, in partnership with the City of
Virginia Beach and TBD (other sponsors).
The location will be in the Miller Studio Theatre, Sandler
Center, Virginia Beach Town Center.
The event will run
from 3-5pm, with a social and network event from 5-6pm.
Event Hosts
1) City of Virginia Beach
2) TBD
3) TBD
The content of the program will be an interactive panel discussion with Marilee Utter (Urban Land
Institute), Ray Amoruso (Hampton Roads Transit), and representatives from Urban Design Associates,
thus far. Other panel participants may be added and announced.
The panel will discuss TOD examples from around the country including Denver, as well as the
possibilities in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.
Panel Participants
Bill Nash
Panel Moderator
Details Summary
DAY: April 2, 2015
TIME: Event 3-5pm, Networking 5-6pm with cash bar
(light appetizers provided).
WHERE: The Miller Studio, Sandler Center, Virginia Beach
Town Center.
PANEL DISCUSSION MEMBERS: Marilee Utter – ULI
National), Ray Amoruso – Hampton Roads Transit, Tina
Votaw, City of Charlotte and Charlotte Area Transit, Bill
Nash - Kimley Horn.
ATTENDANCE: Up to 150 participants
Registration Fees: Member Fee: $30, Guest Fee: $40.
Contact Dan Bell for any questions:
757-373-6517, [email protected]