This document discusses a study analyzing the potential impacts of transit-oriented development (TOD) near the Madison Square Station in Baltimore, Maryland. The study area contains vacant buildings and lots in an economically depressed and socially distressed neighborhood. Redeveloping the area with TOD could take advantage of existing transit options and proximity to employment centers. The document outlines recommendations for the built environment around the station, including validating mobility, determining appropriate housing types and amounts, and proposing potential land use arrangements within a quarter mile of the station. It concludes that TOD could provide an improved urban and transit experience while making better use of resources and promoting equity.

1. Transit-Oriented Development
Potential Impacts
of TOD in the
Middle East
Neighborhood,
Baltimore,
Maryland
State Center TOD
Plan, Baltimore.
Courtesy of Parsons
Brinckerhoff.
Andrew Giraldi ENST 738 5/8/12

2. Study Area for
TOD
N • Vacant buildings and lots.
• Economically depressed.
Madison
• Socially distressed.
Square
Station

3. Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD

4. Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD
(cont.)
• Transit options.

5. Reasons for Madison Square Station TOD
(cont.)
• Employment centers.

6. Madison Square Station
N

7. Why Plan for TOD Now?
• Bring transit to neighborhoods sooner than later.

8. Study Area Redevelopment Potential
Vacant Buildings Vacant Lots
N N

9. Build Environment Recommendations
• Validate mobility.

10. Built Environment Recommendations (cont.)
• How much housing?
• What type of housing?

11. Built Environment Recommendations (cont.)

12. Potential Land Use Arrangement
Vacant Buildings Vacant Lots
Land Uses
N • Residential N
• Commercial/Retail
• Mixed-Use

13. Redevelopment Potential within Quarter Mile
Vacant Buildings Vacant Lots
N N

14. Conclusions
• Provide a great urban and transit experience.
• Unrealized potential.
• Conserve resources.
• Equity matters.
Factors that affect
the realization of a
VISION!

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16. Thank You