Smart Growth America Talks Transit

Trainers from a national neighborhood-planning group were in Knoxville last week to conduct a two-day workshop about transit-oriented development (TOD).

Smart Growth America brought technical expertise on building mixed-used, transit-centered communities to MPC staff, City of Knoxville officials, and planning professionals from across the region. Successful TODs enhance access to transit by people of all incomes, reduce car trips and greenhouse gases, improve public health by making it easier to walk and cycle around the community, and improve workforce access to job opportunities.

Read more about the workshop and some of the exciting ideas for future neighborhood redevelopment in Knoxville.