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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
This site is located near the intersection of Red Road and NW 158th Street, directly adjacent to the Miami Lakes Technical Education Center. Development in the area is characterized by large setbacks with surface parking lots. Educational facilities and business park development predominate, with some retail strip commercial development on the east side of Red Road between 159th Street and the Palmetto Expressway. The area is served by bus routes 29, 73, 75, 95, and North Dade Connection, but is not located along any of the planned rapid transit corridors. A large canal runs along the west side of Red Road, restricting pedestrian access to properties along that side of the roadway. Household density is generally very low, in the range of 3.5 to 7.0 households per acre. Employment densities are relatively higher, exceeding 25 employees per acre in the zone located at the southwestern corner of Red Road and the Palmetto Expressway. There are a few vacant parcels on the west side of Red Road just south of the Expressway, but no current development activities are visible in the area.
Potential of Existing Miami Lakes Technical Education Center Area to Support Transit-Oriented Development
Factors Affecting Transit-Oriented Development |
Rating for Intermodal Site |
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Pedestrian Environment |
Not Supportive |
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Current and Planned Transit Services |
Not Supportive |
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Mix of Land Uses |
Not Supportive |
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Household Densities |
Not Supportive |
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Employment Densities |
Somewhat Supportive |
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Available or Underutilized Properties for Development |
Highly Supportive |
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Ongoing Development Activity |
Not Supportive |
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