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Topic : Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
GS-3 Mains : IR
Concept of TOD
- Planning and design strategy for sustainable urban environments.
- Focuses on high-density, mixed-use communities centered around public transport.
- Aims to create agglomeration effects and boost city competitiveness.
Need for National TOD Policy
- Rapid urbanization and growing travel demand.
- Guidelines for state and city level TOD policies.
- Coordination among central government ministries for TOD promotion.
Significance of TOD
- Promotes higher densities and job concentration.
- Enhances public transport attractiveness and reduces car dependency.
- Improves accessibility and real estate value.
- Enhances resilience to natural hazards.
Three Values (3V) Framework
- Connects connectivity, accessibility, place quality, and market potential.
- Node value: station’s importance based on passenger traffic and connections.
- Place value: area’s quality based on land use, services, and accessibility.
- Market potential value: unrealized market value based on job opportunities, housing density, and land availability.
TOD in India
- National TOD Policy (2017) by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Smart Cities Mission emphasizes integration of land use and transport planning.
- Delhi TOD Policy focuses on high-density, mixed-use areas around metro stations.
Challenges and Way Forward
- Funding and financing for infrastructure development.
- Coordination among government agencies, developers, and stakeholders.
- Public awareness and participation in planning process.
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