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Considerations in Assessing the TOD Potential of Intermodal Center Sites
Factors Affecting TOD Potential |
Highly Supportive |
Somewhat Supportive |
Not Supportive |
Pedestrian Environment |
Area has sidewalks throughout, pedestrian amenities, and development along the streetscape edge |
Area has sidewalks throughout and moderate setbacks with limited parking |
Area has no sidewalks or limited sidewalks; development has large setbacks with large parking lots |
Current and Planned Transit Services |
The site is served by several existing bus/rail routes and planned short-term rail or bus rapid transit |
The site is served by several existing bus/rail routes and planned long-term rail or bus rapid transit |
The site is served by only a few existing bus routes |
Mix of Land Uses |
The site includes a mix of housing, retail commercial, and employment uses |
The site includes a mix of housing and retail commercial |
The site is predominately a single land use type |
Existing Population Densities |
Zone(s) of population in the area already meet or exceed 18.5 persons per acre typical for TOD |
Zone(s) of population in the area are between 9.5 and 18.5 persons per acre approaching typical levels for TOD |
Zone(s) of population in the area are less than 9.5 persons per acre, substantially less than is typical for TOD |
Existing Employment Densities |
Zone(s) of employment in the area already meet or exceed 25 employees per acre typical for TOD |
Zone(s) of employment in the area are between 12.5 and 25 employees per acre approaching typical levels for TOD |
Zone(s) of employment in the area are less than 12.5 employees per acre, substantially less than is typical for TOD |
Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
The area has visible vacant properties or buildings |
The area has visible commercial developments that are partially vacant or have underutilized parking |
The area has few or no visible vacant, partially vacant, or underutilized properties |
Recent Development Activity |
The area has visible multifamily residential, office, or street edge commercial development that is under construction or has recently been constructed |
The area has visible development that is under construction or has been recently constructed |
The area has no visible development that is under construction or has been recently constructed |
Site Area Description
The Coconut Grove area is characterized by a mix of residential and retail/entertainment uses, served by existing bus routes 6, 48, and Coconut Grove Circulator. It is directly adjacent to a recently constructed high-rise hotel and has substantial retail development along the street edge on Grand Avenue, Main Highway, and McFarlane Road. The area also includes some high-rise residential development. Household densities in some locations exceed 7.0 per acre for the zone located north of the site. Employment densities are relatively high, at more than 25 employees per acre just north of McFarlane Road and west of Bayshore Drive. There are no vacant parcels or underutilized properties in the area adjacent to the site.
Potential of Existing Coconut Grove McFarlane Road/Bayshore Drive Area to Support Transit-Oriented Development
Factors Affecting Transit-Oriented Development |
Rating for Intermodal Site |
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Pedestrian Environment |
Highly Supportive |
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Current and Planned Transit Services |
Not Supportive |
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Mix of Land Uses |
Highly Supportive |
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Household Densities |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Employment Densities |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
Not Supportive |
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Ongoing Development Activity |
Highly Supportive |
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