Green TODs (Cervero, Sullivan)

Question 1

What is TOD

Answer 1

Transit Oriented Development is a sustainable form of urbanism. it maximizes the amount of residential, business, and leisure space.

Question 2

What is green TOD

Answer 2

a mix of green urbanism and TOD.

Question 3

Results of TOD

Answer 3

• higher densities (reduce heating and cooling expenses because of shared walls)
• mixed land use: mix of facilities reduces trip length
• reducing surface parking and impervious surfaces
• solar energy production at stations

Question 4

TOD benefits are mostly shown in

Answer 4

VKT (vehicle kilometers travelled) reductions but also in bike and car sharing policies (bike sharing can solve first last mile problem) (car sharing makes people more selective when to use car)

Question 5

TOD case –> Hammerby Sjöstad Stockholm Sweden

Answer 5

• combination of railways, car- and bike sharing, but also energy self-sufficient and low waste.

Question 6

TOD case –> Rieselfeld and Vauban districts Freiburg Germany

Answer 6

Rieselfeld: Designed for ecologically minded families. Frequent tram line to center. Reduced speed limits so kids can play on streets.
Vauban: Grassroot initiative from residents for car-free and ultra-low energy usage. car restricted living

Question 7

TOD case –> Kogarah town square sidney australia

Answer 7

use of solar energy collectors and building orientations ensure smaller carbon footprint.