Transit oriented development

Transit-oriented development projects

By implementing smart transit hubs, or transit-oriented developments, infrastructure owners can offset capital costs of construction and secure long-term revenues to offset operating costs once in service. At the same time, they can achieve important sustainability goals and smart city initiatives while addressing housing shortages. In that sense, transit hubs have the potential to be a great catalyst for adopting new development strategies that will make our cities more liveable.

Putting our experience to work for you 

WSP designs TOD projects that create vibrant and sustainable communities. We understand the importance of establishing a sense of place; through the design and development of transportation solutions. Providing a range of interrelated planning and design services —from multi-jurisdictional policy planning to detailed streetscapes and plaza design— we use the link between transportation and land use as a catalyst for community revitalisation and sustainable development. By emphasising public involvement and incorporating all stakeholders in the process, we help improve mobility and create communities where people want to work and live.

WSP’s worldwide expertise in transit-oriented development

Our multidiscipline services include planning and design, integrated project delivery, engineering and sustainability. Through taking an integrated approach to planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining transit hubs and corridors, WSP has the capability to be you’re your project from start to finish.

TOD has brought value to several projects around the world and allowed for the completion of needed public transport infrastructure. 

In Australia, examples can be found in Sydney Metro North West, and Edmondson Park. We supported the development of the new metro line in Sydney and are bidding on the new upgrades being developed to take advantage of improved connectivity. As for Edmondson Park, we are supporting the new town centre (1,500 homes and 30,000 m² of retail space) made available by a new station on the heavy rail network, and a commuter car park.

Internationally, one of the best examples is Bond Street Station in London, where two booking halls to the underground station have been designed to accommodate valuable development above ground in one of the world’s most expensive real estate areas. The revenue from this opportunity has provided a significant contribution to the new transport scheme.

A combination of good station design, a well-planned development scheme and public realm, and incorporation of information and automation technologies, can make smart transit hubs the centre of the new smart-city – where residents and workers are mobile, informed, and productive. Ultimately, this creates a more resilient economy, while stretching the infrastructure investment dollar further.

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