Are there opportunities for Transit Oriented Development at Red Line stations?
The Red Line has been identified as a priority transit project because it will connect growth areas, attractions and densely developed communities in such a way that residents can reach jobs or visitors can reach attractions. However, there are still opportunities for redevelopment or new development within a half-mile of planned stations. Because the Red Line will take years to plan, design and construct there is time to look at development trends to determine what the future might hold. Baltimore City and Baltimore County governments, in cooperation with local communities, have made some initial suggestions for possible TOD opportunities. They include the area around the West Baltimore MARC station (a community-based planning effort commenced in October 2006) and areas in Baltimore County near Security Square Mall. In several other sections of the city, MTA is coordinating planned development to optimize alignments and station locations for the Red Line.
