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Transit-Oriented Housing
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the number of people who live or work near transit does two
important things: gives the residents, workers, and shoppers an
alternative to driving; and provides a ridership base for the
transit system. This toolbox provides a range of creative ways to
encourage development near transit stations, to enable residents
to drive less, and to reward those who live there for making
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Tools related to transit-oriented housing
Tools listed
in blue
have
been completed.
Tools listed in
gray
are
under construction.
- Accessory Dwelling Units -- Make it easier to build or legalize accessory dwelling units (also known as "secondary," "in-law," or "granny" units) to increase the amount of housing in your community.
- Housing Incentives Program -- Learn about the Bay Area's innovative program to encourage housing construction near transit and how to bring a similar program to your community.
- Incentive Zoning --
- Infill Opportunity Zones -- If you are struggling to make infill development financially feasible in your community, you may qualify for flexibility in state requirements by getting classified as an infill opportunity zone!
- Transportation for a Livable Community Grants -- Learn about the Bay Area's innovative livability grant program and how to bring a similar program to your community.
- Transportation-Efficient Mortgages -- Encourage homebuyers to locate close to transit (and use their automobiles less) by offering them more favorable financing in "transit efficient" neighborhoods.
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