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MI <br />Align 'DveStDleDfsfQ sUppQ[f p|fYceDlfYk-DQ, transit-o'eDft'U <br />deve|o00eDf,and \a|kah|e0|aces <br />Vibrant communities express their <br />natural, cultural, economic, and <br />historical uniqueness inthe built <br />environment, creating memorable <br />places that reinforce local identity. <br />Places that capture this potential <br />can differentiate themselves in the <br />larger public imagination and in the <br />real estate market. P|acennaNngcan <br />happen through private building, public <br />infraotructure, and events and activities <br />if there is a shared understanding of <br />the uniqueness ofthe location. The <br />Counci|'oinvestments in infrastructure <br />and housing can help this process. <br />�-- <br />Mixed -use developments aim to commingle a range of uses, usually including residential <br />and commercial uses in close proximity. A diversity of uses —whether in a single <br />development or small area such as a transit station area —enhances walkability and healthy <br />living opportunities, reduces automobile reliance, and creates a greater sense of community. <br />While mixed -use development is popular among local elected officials and planners, the mix <br />of uses presents a challenge to traditional development finance streams. <br />A key type of placemaking in the 21st century is trans it -oriented development (TOD). TOD is <br />walkable, moderate- to high -density development served hvfrequent transit that can include <br />a mix of housing, retail, and employment choices designed to a||om/ people to live and work <br />with |eSS 0rn0dependence on 8 personal car. Promoting these vibrant, mixed -income <br />places creates development patterns that support high transit demand and expands travel <br />choices for households, allowing more people the option t0live without 8car 0rwith fewer <br />cars per household. <br />Both mixed -use development and TO[} should be created with full awareness of the unique <br />qualities and characteristics of the community in which they are being built. The layout of <br />the site, design of the building, and public engagement and marketing efforts should all <br />integrate placemaking strategies that strengthen and cultivate the community's identity. <br />Council role <br />* Participate in regional efforts to reduce the institutional barriers to mixed -use <br />development. <br />* Support and lead local and regional efforts to foster TOD through the Council's Office <br />ofTransit-Oriented Development, which will lead Council efforts to: <br />- PrioritizeTO[} in the planning, engineering, and operation of transit and in the <br />fwo:omwrmmes <br />