Rethinking Philadelphia: Build around transit
By JOHN DAVIDSON, PlanPhilly reporter
What it means, and why it's a good thing: In its simplest form, transit-oriented development means that if you want to build up neighborhoods and businesses, you have to recognize transit as a key element. Rising gas prices, a growing concern for the environment and a renewed interest in urban living has moved transit from a government priority to a priority for savvy developers.
PlanPhilly and the Daily News have collaborated to bring to you a special section of "Rethinking Philadelphia," the Daily News’ ongoing series on the future of Philadelphia. The section is titled "Metropolitan Moment," and is focused on how recent changes in energy consumption, development and government policy could make Philadelphia the place to be for growth in the coming years. The section looks ahead to the big ideas which will transform cities and urban living, and offers a look at what’s happening regionally to make Philadelphia more competitive. You’ll recognize the writing of many PlanPhilly reporters, and opinion pieces from the Daily News editorial staff. Special thanks to Sandra Shea of the Editorial Page of the Daily News for inviting PlanPhilly to contribute content.
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Foxwoods wants our cc workers that get regular paychecks in their casino before, during and after work, that's for sure. Other than that group and maybe seniors they can leach off of, public trans will not be used and the car and bus traffic will contribute to our pollution problems. We have health issues with that for nearby residents and for our obligation to maintain our historic buildings as pollution destroys them too. There are countless numbers of buses on the streets 24/7 that are spewing tremendously harmful black smoke and I don't hear anything about that being changed even with stimulus monies. Why is Septa allowed to let buses that need repair on the street?
Forget about renovating stations, stop the killer pollution first.