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 Station Typology - One Size Does Not Fit All...
The standard definition of TOD – a mix of uses at various densities within walking distance of transit stations – tends to force a one-size-fits-all solution onto the different types of sites served by transit and different types of transit that serve communities. But cities and regions are sophisticated places with a multitude of conditions to serve. The types of projects that might be appropriate in older neighborhoods close to downtown are different from those that might work in newly growing areas, even with similar density goals.
 
The TOD “typology” described here recognizes the important differences between places and destinations within regions and then identifies appropriate performance and descriptive benchmarks for these places. The intent is not to define TOD narrowly, but to help establish a vision for development in the districts surrounding stations.
There are seven TOD station types in Denver:  downtown, major urban center, urban center, urban neighborhood, commuter town center, main street, and campus/special events.  The characteristics of each station type are described below.
 
To see the station typology map for the Denver stations, click  here.
 

TOD
Typology

Desired Land Use Mix

Desired Housing Types

Commercial/

Employment Types

Proposed Scale

Transit System Function
Downtown

Office, residential, retail, entertainment, and civic uses

Multi-family and loft

Prime office and shopping location

5 stories and above

Intermodal facility/transit hub.  Major regional destination with high quality feeder bus/streetcar connections
Major Urban Center

Office, retail, residential and entertainment

Multi-family and townhome

Employment emphasis, with more than 250,000 sf office and 50,000 sf retail

5 stories and above

Sub-Regional destination.  Some Park-n-ride. Linked with district circulator transit and express feeder bus
Urban Center

Residential, retail and office

Multi-family and townhome

Limited office.  Less than 250,000 sf office. More than 50,000 sf retail

3 stories and above

Sub-Regional destination.  Some Park-n-ride. Linked with district circulator transit and express feeder bus
Urban Neighborhood

Residential, neighborhood retail

Multi-family, townhome and small lot single family

Local-serving retail.  No more than 50,000 sf

2-7 stories

Neighborhood walk-up station. Very small park-and-ride, if any. Local and express bus connections
Commuter Town Center

Office, retail, residential

Multi-family, townhome, small lot single-family

Local and commuter-serving. No more than 25,000 sf

2-7 stories

Capture station for in-bound commuters.  Large park-n-ride
Main Street

Residential, neighborhood retail

Multi-family

Main street retail infill

2-7 stories

Bus or streetcar corridors. District circulator or feeder transit service.   Walk-up stops.  No transit parking
Campus/   Special Events Station

University Campus, Sports Facilities

Limited multi-family

Limited office/retail

varies

Large Commuter destination.  Large park-n-ride

 
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