Urban Development & Planning

Transit-Oriented Development and Housing Affordability: Why Location Matters

Housing affordability is often framed as a question of construction cost or unit pricing. While these factors are important, they tell only part of the story. For many households, the true cost of housing extends far beyond rent or mortgage payments—it includes transportation, access to services, and daily time costs.This is where transit-oriented development (TOD) plays a critical role. By placing...