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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

CTDOT is advancing a bold, statewide vision for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), using the power of walkable, connected communities to support housing, mobility, and economic growth. With numerous state‑owned parcels located next to rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) facilities, CTDOT is uniquely positioned to collaborate with local partners and the private sector to create vibrant, transit‑served neighborhoods.

Today, CTDOT is actively procuring development partners for major opportunities at New Haven Union Station and the Stamford Transportation Center. At the same time, the Department is establishing a statewide pipeline of TOD sites to guide future investment and ensure that publicly owned land is used strategically and effectively.

Our Strategic Approach >
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Program Goals

  • Establish a clear vision for TOD across Connecticut
  • Identify innovative strategies to transform state‑owned land in ways that advance housing, transportation, and community goals.
  • Apply national best practices in TOD planning, design, and development.
  • Leverage private investment to support new development and critical station capital improvements.
  • Use data and analysis to determine the highest and best use of underutilized state‑owned properties.
  • Create an evaluation framework that helps CTDOT understand development potential today and anticipate opportunities in the future.
View Overview Presentation (June 2025)
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Desired Outcomes

  • Build a comprehensive, proactive system for identifying parcels suited for TOD or joint development.
  • Develop a consistent property marketing approach that streamlines how potential development sites move through the planning and solicitation process.
  • Collaborate with municipalities, developers, and community stakeholders to grow walkable, livable, transit‑rich places.
  • Prepare site‑specific redevelopment plans that guide and accelerate TOD implementation.
  • Promote economic development, community vitality, and increased transit ridership, particularly in areas served by fixed rail and BRT.
View Overview Presentation (February 2026)

What is Transit Oriented Development?

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Walkable and Connected

  • Encourages walking, bicycling, and public transit use.
  • Promotes high‑quality urban design with more intersections, pathways, and continuous networks.
  • Aligns building heights and massing with surrounding context and activates streets with sidewalk‑fronted buildings.
  • Draws architectural inspiration from local building history to create a strong sense of place.
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Dense and Diverse

  • Supports a mix of housing, retail, employment, and community uses that fit the character of the area.
  • Provides a range of housing sizes and price points that align with local market demand.
  • Establishes thoughtful building envelopes through zoning, design guidelines, or other standards.
  • Encourages right‑sized parking and shared parking strategies.
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Context Sensitive

  • Integrates development with the surrounding neighborhood’s character and scale.
  • Accounts for local infrastructure capacity, including street widths, utilities, and parking availability.
  • Responds to community needs and policy goals through collaborative planning.
  • Minimizes environmental impacts while promoting sustainability and climate‑resilient design.
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Current TOD Projects

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Site 2: Stamford Transportation Center

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Emerging TOD Opportunities

Coming Soon!

TOD Solicitations

RFP Solicitations will be posted here when available.