On this page you'll find:
- A quick introduction to equitable transit-oriented development
- Information about the document guiding equitable transit-oriented development in Austin, known as the ETOD Policy Plan (see the Spanish version)
- How Austin is making ETOD a reality
- Active and Past ETOD projects
- Frequently Asked Questions about this project
- A timeline of all things ETOD so far under Key Dates!
Current opportunities to get involved:
North Lamar/South Congress Transit Center Vision Plans
The North Lamar and South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plans hosted three open house workshops - two in-person and one virtual - where attendees were able to talk with staff and learn more about the draft vision plans.
To learn more about the station area vision plans and watch the recording of the staff presentation, click the link above. The video recording is available in English and Spanish.
What is ETOD?
Equitable transit-oriented development, or ETOD, is built upon the planning approach known as transit-oriented development, or TOD. TOD places jobs, housing, goods, and services within walking and biking distance of transit stops. TOD planning can help communities reduce their car use while also providing them with more transportation options, resulting in more sustainable neighborhoods.
TOD planning, however, has not always benefitted everyone equally. ETOD acknowledges this, and instead works to achieve equitable outcomes by creating opportunities and building communities in which all Austinites are safe, supported, and have the resources to thrive.
The City of Austin is working in partnership with CapMetro (Austin's transit authority), the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), and the community to support equitable transit-oriented development as the Project Connect transit system is built. Learn more about the multi-agency ETOD effort on the Project Connect ETOD website.
The Goals of ETOD
There are six key goals guiding the work of ETOD. These goals come from City Council’s ETOD Goals, the racial equity drivers in the Nothing About Us Without Us report, and from lots of help from the community. These goals state that ETOD should:
Enable All Residents to Benefit from Safe, Sustainable, and Accessible Transportation
Help to Close Racial Health and Wealth Gaps
Preserve and Increase Housing Opportunities That are Affordable and Attainable
Expand Access to High-Quality Jobs and Career Opportunities
Support Healthy Neighborhoods That Meet Daily Needs
Expand Austin’s Diverse Cultural Heritage and Small, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned and Legacy Businesses
Active Projects
North Lamar Transit Center & South Congress Transit Center
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Past Projects
Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Overlay Phase 1
This past spring, City Council adopted Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay. The ETOD Overlay is one of the tools that the City of Austin is using to make ETOD a reality. The purpose of Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay...