collocation · academic
transit-oriented development
UK/ˌtræn.sɪt ˈɔːr.i.ən.tɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/US/ˌtræn.sɪt ˈɔr.i.ən.tɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/TRANS·it-OR·i·ent·ed de·VEL·op·ment
development focused on concentrating housing, shops and services within walking distance of public transport stops
Examples
“The council supports transit-oriented development to reduce car use.”
“Transit-oriented development often includes mixed housing and retail near stations.”
“Critics say that without good design, transit-oriented development can still lead to congestion.”
Band 8 sentence
“To cut commuting times and car dependency, cities should prioritise transit-oriented development around new metro lines.”
Collocations
- promote transit-oriented development
- implement transit-oriented development
- encourage transit-oriented development
Word family
Common mistakes
transport-oriented development→transit-oriented development
transit oriented development→transit-oriented development
development near public transport→transit-oriented development
Say it for a higher band
5near public transport→6development near train stations→7+transit-oriented development
Synonyms
transit-oriented growth
TOD
Easily confused
transit-oriented planning
“Transit-oriented planning examines how land use and public transport networks should interact.”
mixed-use development
“A mixed-use development might include flats above shops but not be close to public transport.”
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