This document discusses a study analyzing the potential impacts of transit-oriented development (TOD) in the Madison Square neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. The study area contains vacant buildings and lots in an economically depressed and socially distressed area. The development of TOD is recommended to take advantage of existing transit options and nearby employment centers. The plan evaluates redevelopment potential through new housing and mixed-use development within a quarter mile of the Madison Square transit station. The goals are to provide an improved urban environment that conserves resources and promotes 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.
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2. S tud y A re a
fo r TO D
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
Va c a n t B u ild in g s Va c a n t L o t s
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
Va c a n t B u ild in g s Va c a n t L o t s
Land Uses
N • Residential N
• Commercial/Retail
• Mixed-Use

13. Redevelopment Potential within Quarter Mile
Va c a n t B u ild in g s Va c a n t L o t s
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