Events
DOT/EPA/HUD Livability Workshop - Planning for Sustainable Transportation in the 21st Century
March 23, 2010 8:30 AM – 4:40 PM
Transportation Council Room
North Central Texas Council of Governments
616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX, 76011-6317
EPA Essential Smart Growth Fixes for Urban and Suburban
Zoning Codes Document
Workshop Presentations Audio casts of the meeting presentation coming soon!
Context Sensitive Solutions Workshop
The first in the series of Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Workshops is now open for registration!
The workshop will include an up-to-date overview of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) plus presentations on exemplary CSS projects, plans, and programs from the surrounding region.
The case studies were drawn from over 90 submissions from across the country and were selected as examples of effective application of CSS principles to transportation projects, plans, and programs.
Context Sensitive Solutions Workshop
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Texas Department of
Transportation Greer Building
Ric Williamson Hearing Room
125 East 11th Street,
Austin, TX
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration closes Tuesday, October 13.
There is no cost to attend. For more information please click here. |
TOD Case Studies Seminar: Friday, February 20, 2009
On February 20, 2009, NCTCOG co-hosted, with the American Planning Association North Central Texas Chapter, the TOD Case Studies seminar. The Cities of North Richland Hills and the Carrollton were the two cities showcased for their current TOD zoning efforts. Both cities have been proactive in planning and zoning for the future rail stations that each city is anticipating.
Eric Wilhite, AICP presented on the current TOD zoning changes in the City of North Richland Hills. Mr. Wilhite is the Chief Planner for the Planning and Development department at the City of North Richland Hills. He has worked closely with the Fort Worth Transit Authority (the T) as it relates to the station area planning for the future transit stops on the Southwest to Northeast (SW2NE) commuter rail plan. The SW2NE is the driving force for the City to develop a TOD code for the surrounding area of the two anticipated stations, Iron Horse and Smithfield. Mr. Wilhite is working closely with the consulting firm, Gateway Planning Group, who is assisting the City in the development of the TOD code and he has met with effected property owners, stakeholders, and citizens. Mr. Wilhite presented on the latest joint Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council work sessions where the draft version of the proposed TOD code was discussed. His presentation can be viewed here.
Chris Barton, AICP presented on the past and current TOD zoning efforts occurring in the City of Carrollton. His presentation can be viewed here. Mr. Barton is the Chief Planner for the Urban Development Department at the City of Carrollton. He has worked on the planning and zoning from the beginning when the City took the initiative to plan for the transit stations that would be located in Carrollton. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) agency is planning on opening the light rail Green Line in 2009. Three stations will be located within the Carrollton city limits, Downtown Carrollton, Trinity Mills, and North Carrollton/Frankford station. The City of Carrollton’s TOD website provides a chronology of events along with reports of the City’s plans for the stations.
TOD Implementation Group Meeting #2: Monday, October 30, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Meeting Mailout
General Meeting Presentation
Rail Recommendations Presentation
TOD Implementation Group Meeting #1: Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 2 p.m.
Meeting Mailout
General Meeting Presentation
For more information, please contact Alma Martinez at (817) 704-2512 or amartinez@nctcog.org.
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