Transit-Oriented Development Design
We design smart, sustainable neighborhoods centered around public transport, reducing traffic congestion and improving quality of life through high-density, mixed-use integration.
A render of Belgravia Heights, a groundbreaking TOD project in Edmonton. This development, located steps from an LRT station, is designed to be a vibrant, walkable, transit-oriented community, promoting a sense of place and stimulating local economic development.
The Altairus residential project in Garneau, a transformative car-free development we helped design. By prioritizing people over cars and providing subsidized transit passes, this project exemplifies our commitment to creating sustainable, livable, and inclusive communities.
A street-level view of the Metro 78 project in Edmonton, a car-free development designed to promote equity in housing and transportation. This project represents incremental TOD, realizing the potential of an underutilized LRT station to become a vibrant community hub.
A look at the Calder Neighbourhood Renewal project in Edmonton, where we served as lead urban designers. The project included an enhanced bike network, new sidewalks, and an improved streetscape to create a more walkable, accessible, and connected community.
An infographic explaining how TOD creates enhanced economic opportunities. By concentrating development around transit corridors, we help attract businesses and stimulate local retail, hospitality, and service sectors, creating vibrant, economically active neighborhoods.
An infographic detailing how TOD leads to reduced traffic congestion. Our planning integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within walking distance of transport nodes, decreasing reliance on private vehicles and promoting smoother urban mobility.
This infographic discusses how TOD supports smart growth and urban resilience. By focusing development and avoiding sprawl, we help cities use land and resources more efficiently, creating walkable neighborhoods that are more resilient to climate change.
An infographic on the environmental benefits of TOD. By encouraging green modes of transport like buses and metros and integrating green spaces into TOD zones, our designs help lower carbon footprints and promote environmental sustainability.
An infographic explaining how TOD leads to improved public transport systems. By making transit infrastructure the heart of city planning, we help create more efficient, accessible, and seamlessly connected transportation networks for residents.
This infographic highlights how TOD provides a better quality of life. Our designs give residents easy access to essential services, schools, parks, and recreation, reducing commuting stress and fostering vibrant, community-oriented neighborhoods.
About Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Our Transit-Oriented Development framework prioritizes functional density by aligning residential, retail, and commercial spaces with public transport nodes. We look beyond basic zoning to create walkable environments, focusing on volumetric studies and traffic simulations that ensure long-term site viability and enhanced economic returns for developers.
Technical Framework for TOD
At Green Space Alliance, we view Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) as an exercise in optimizing land use and infrastructure. Our process begins with GIS-based site analysis to understand topography, slopes, and existing vegetation, ensuring our master plans respect natural features while maximizing density.
We focus on the following key areas:
- Massing & Circulation: We conduct volumetric studies to maximize FSI (Floor Space Index) and visual dominance while planning traffic flow, drop-offs, and parking ramps to prevent bottlenecks.
- Integration & Walkability: Our designs create seamless connections between transit hubs and mixed-use zones. We prioritize pedestrian connectivity, as seen in projects like Metro 78 and the Calder Neighbourhood Renewal, where we implemented enhanced bike networks and sidewalk infrastructure.
- Economic & Environmental Resilience: TOD projects must be financially sustainable. We integrate residential units with commercial spaces to ensure consistent foot traffic, which attracts retail and service sectors. Simultaneously, we push for green infrastructure like rain gardens and bioswales to manage stormwater and improve thermal comfort.
Demonstrated Expertise
Our portfolio spans diverse urban environments, from the Altairus project in Garneau—where we prioritized car-free living and subsidized transit passes—to Belgravia Heights, which transformed an underutilized LRT station into a vibrant community hub. We handle the complexities of rezoning, regulatory approvals, and community stakeholder management to bring large-scale visions to reality. Whether you are planning a township or a high-density urban site, our team provides the conceptual framework, zoning plans, and visualization tools necessary to guide your project from inception to approval.
Green Space Alliance
We are Green Space Alliance, an urban design firm dedicated to creating resilient and livable environments across India and globally. Our team bridges the gap between high-level policy and on-the-ground implementation to shape communities where people truly belong.
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