Author Description
Design tomorrow's transit villages today. Now you can see first-hand how such goundbreaking transit villages as Mission Valley station in San Diego and Ballston Station in northern Virginia are setting a new standard in urban development. In Transit Villages in the 21st Century, by Michael S. Bernick and Robert Burke Cervero, you'll see how to design efficient, environmentally friendly transit communities that hug metropolitan rail systems to reduce gridlock and spur growth. It shows you how to handle everything from transportation and real estate development to zoning, site planning and master planning...develop pedestrian access, mixed-use environments and diversified housing...create a ``sense of place'' in these unique communities...and much more. You also get detailed case studies showing how you can apply recent transit village successes in the U.S., Sweden, Canada and other countries.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the strategies and methodologies required to design and implement transit-oriented developments that mitigate urban congestion while fostering economic growth. Authors Michael S. Bernick and Robert Burke Cervero, both experts in urban planning and transportation policy, synthesize data from successful international projects to provide a framework for integrating rail infrastructure with residential and commercial real estate. The book argues that high-density, pedestrian-friendly environments surrounding transit hubs are necessary for sustainable metropolitan development in the modern era.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of transit village models in the United States, Sweden, and Canada.
- Technical guidance on zoning, site planning, and master planning for transit-adjacent areas.
- Strategies for developing mixed-use environments and diversified housing stock.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on rail-based transit systems and may not address bus-rapid transit or smaller-scale transit hubs in rural settings.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in urban planning and civil engineering frequently cite this work as a practical reference for understanding the intersection of transit infrastructure and real estate development. Experts highlight the book's utility in providing actionable case studies for municipal planners and developers.
Page Count:
387
Publication Date:
1996-10-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070054754
ISBN-13:
9780070054752
Architecture
Politics & Social Sciences
Transportation
Civil Engineering
Public Policy
urban planning
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