Farnes, K; Hurst, N; Wong, W W and Wilkinson, S (2025) An exploratory study on the benefits of transit orientated development (tod) to rail infrastructure projects. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 14(2), pp. 310-325. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore and critique the benefits and disbenefits that transport orientated development (TOD) brings to neighbourhoods in proximity to public transport hubs. Design/methodology/approach: This is an exploratory study that may also be described as a rapid review that aims to provide coverage of the available literature in a systematic process that is simplified to produce information in a timely manner. Due to the relatively small number of available studies from peer-reviewed sources, the variety of methods and data used and the constrained time available for this study, the study did not immediately lend itself to a more thorough systematic literature review. Findings: The literature shows the discourse on TOD upholds its promise to create a high-density mixed-use walkable neighbourhood supported by transport infrastructure, increasing accessibility, minimising vehicle dependency, reducing traffic congestion, moderating urban sprawl and reducing pollution. There are few articles on the negative aspects of TOD, particularly concerning social exclusion, crime, sustainability and concerns about gentrification of neighbourhoods. Research limitations/implications: The study did not immediately lend itself to a more thorough systematic literature review due to the relatively small number of available studies, the variety of methods and data used and the constrained time available for this study. Originality/value: This study allows social investigators, policymakers and developers understand the benefits and disbenefits of TOD including policy implications regarding potential criminogenic factors.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | crime; heat island; property values; social exclusion; transport orientated development; urban sprawl |
| Index terms: | critique, methodology, infrastructure project, public transport, property value, accessibility, pollution, gentrification, density, policy implication, urban sprawl, traffic congestion, exploratory study, transport infrastructure, systematic literature review |
| Subjects: | inclusive design, research methods, transportation engineering, analytical methods, policy studies, real estate economics, urban design, evaluation and assessment methods, environmental health, research evaluation and metrics, urban form and morphology, infrastructure and transport systems |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Urban Studies, Governance, Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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