As North Texas continues to see population growth, transit-oriented development (TOD) will be crucial to ensuring residents and visitors to the region have viable mobility options. TOD focuses on creating walkable, vibrant places centered around transit, where people can live, work, and play with a reduced dependence on cars. TOD is about more than just transportation – successful TOD creates a place of connection and community.  

On March 27, DART partnered with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Dallas Fort-Worth to host a Transit-Oriented Development Summit, bringing together experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss the critical role of TOD in the North Texas region – now and in the future.  

The summit highlighted how rail stations are catalysts for economic development, presenting unique opportunities to elevate the quality of life, attract riders, and generate environmentally sustainable livable communities focused on transit accessibility. For DART, one key component of our TOD plan is repurposing underutilized parking lots at transit facilities into dynamic, mixed-use developments in collaboration with local partners. DART currently has eleven (11) active TOD projects in partnership with Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Garland, and Richardson.

Another important discussion at the summit revolved around how TODs can impact housing, job creation, and tax revenue. Economist Michael Carroll from the University of North Texas emphasized that TODs must be designed with the community in mind. When executed properly, TODs not only increase transit use, but also create desirable places to live, work, and play.

The TOD movement is gaining momentum in North Texas, and DART is committed to leading the way. However, the success of these developments depends on ongoing support from the community and policymakers. Changes to legislation that affect DART’s funding could have a major impact on our ability to bring the TOD vision to life. Without reliable, frequent transit service to the stations and transit centers anchoring these TODs, we jeopardize the continuing viability of existing TOD and the opportunity to create new flourishing spaces around our transit hubs — a significant setback for our region.

At DART, we believe in the potential to build a future where TODs are central to the region’s urban expansion, creating sustainable and economically robust communities for all.

As North Texas continues to see population growth, transit-oriented development (TOD) will be crucial to ensuring residents and visitors to the region have viable mobility options. TOD focuses on creating walkable, vibrant places centered around transit, where people can live, work, and play with a reduced dependence on cars. TOD is about more than just transportation – successful TOD creates a place of connection and community.  

On March 27, DART partnered with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Dallas Fort-Worth to host a Transit-Oriented Development Summit, bringing together experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss the critical role of TOD in the North Texas region – now and in the future.  

The summit highlighted how rail stations are catalysts for economic development, presenting unique opportunities to elevate the quality of life, attract riders, and generate environmentally sustainable livable communities focused on transit accessibility. For DART, one key component of our TOD plan is repurposing underutilized parking lots at transit facilities into dynamic, mixed-use developments in collaboration with local partners. DART currently has eleven (11) active TOD projects in partnership with Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Garland, and Richardson.

Another important discussion at the summit revolved around how TODs can impact housing, job creation, and tax revenue. Economist Michael Carroll from the University of North Texas emphasized that TODs must be designed with the community in mind. When executed properly, TODs not only increase transit use, but also create desirable places to live, work, and play.

The TOD movement is gaining momentum in North Texas, and DART is committed to leading the way. However, the success of these developments depends on ongoing support from the community and policymakers. Changes to legislation that affect DART’s funding could have a major impact on our ability to bring the TOD vision to life. Without reliable, frequent transit service to the stations and transit centers anchoring these TODs, we jeopardize the continuing viability of existing TOD and the opportunity to create new flourishing spaces around our transit hubs — a significant setback for our region.

At DART, we believe in the potential to build a future where TODs are central to the region’s urban expansion, creating sustainable and economically robust communities for all.

As North Texas continues to see population growth, transit-oriented development (TOD) will be crucial to ensuring residents and visitors to the region have viable mobility options. TOD focuses on creating walkable, vibrant places centered around transit, where people can live, work, and play with a reduced dependence on cars. TOD is about more than just transportation – successful TOD creates a place of connection and community.  

On March 27, DART partnered with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Dallas Fort-Worth to host a Transit-Oriented Development Summit, bringing together experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss the critical role of TOD in the North Texas region – now and in the future.  

The summit highlighted how rail stations are catalysts for economic development, presenting unique opportunities to elevate the quality of life, attract riders, and generate environmentally sustainable livable communities focused on transit accessibility. For DART, one key component of our TOD plan is repurposing underutilized parking lots at transit facilities into dynamic, mixed-use developments in collaboration with local partners. DART currently has eleven (11) active TOD projects in partnership with Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Garland, and Richardson.

Another important discussion at the summit revolved around how TODs can impact housing, job creation, and tax revenue. Economist Michael Carroll from the University of North Texas emphasized that TODs must be designed with the community in mind. When executed properly, TODs not only increase transit use, but also create desirable places to live, work, and play.

The TOD movement is gaining momentum in North Texas, and DART is committed to leading the way. However, the success of these developments depends on ongoing support from the community and policymakers. Changes to legislation that affect DART’s funding could have a major impact on our ability to bring the TOD vision to life. Without reliable, frequent transit service to the stations and transit centers anchoring these TODs, we jeopardize the continuing viability of existing TOD and the opportunity to create new flourishing spaces around our transit hubs — a significant setback for our region.

At DART, we believe in the potential to build a future where TODs are central to the region’s urban expansion, creating sustainable and economically robust communities for all.