tod in the twin cities

The TOD Advisory Committee brings together a dynamic and exciting collection of public agency representatives, regional non-profit advocacy groups, the business community, foundation staff and others that represent a growing network of groups proactively engaged in supporting transit-oriented development in the Twin Cities.

The Committee meets every two months to discuss policies and new projects related to TOD in the region. Participants are focused on local and regional issues, while identifying state and federal policies that can support local work.

Current participants include:

1000 Friends of MN
Alliance for Metro Stability
Central Corridor Funder's Collaborative
Citistates Group
City of Minneapolis
City of St. Paul
Growth & Justice
Hennepin County
Housing Preservation Project
McKnight Foundation
Metropolitan Consortium (U of M)
Metropolitan Council
MICAH
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
Minnesota Housing Partnership
Reconnecting America
Transit for Livable Communities
Twin Cities LISC
Seward Redesign
ULI Minnesota Council
University UNITED

For more information on the TOD Advisory Committee, email [email protected].

Transit-Oriented Development, or TOD, is typically defined as more compact development within easy walking distance of transit stations (typically a half mile) that contains a mix of uses such as housing, jobs, shops, restaurants and entertainment. TOD is about creating walkable, sustainable communities for people of all ages and incomes and providing more transportation and housing choices. These neighborhoods provide for a lifestyle that's convenient, affordable and active, and create places where our children can play and our parents can grow old comfortably.