Land Use & Zoning
A Minnesota city's housing plan includes Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) around light rail stations. TOD typically promotes:
ASingle-family only development near transit
BHigher density, mixed-use development within walking distance of transit stations✓ Correct
CLow-density industrial uses near stations
DParking-intensive development to serve transit riders
Explanation
Transit-Oriented Development promotes higher density, mixed-use development (residential, retail, office) within a quarter to half-mile walking radius of transit stations. Minnesota's Metropolitan Council and cities like Minneapolis and St. Paul are implementing TOD policies along the Green Line and other light rail corridors. TOD reduces car dependency and supports sustainable growth.
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