http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 720 https://escholarship.org/uc/iurd_pb/rss Recent eScholarship items from IURD Policy Briefs Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:20:21 +0000 https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9w1646rp Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs)– i.e., compact, mixed-use, walking friendly neighborhoods oriented to rail or bus hubs–have gained popularity in the U.S. A commonly held view is TODs appeal to non-traditional households, like childless couples, Millennials, and empty-nesters. Such groups value good transit connections to downtown and, influenced by TV shows like Seinfeld and Friends, place a premium on living in walkable communities with outdoor cafes and shops that cater to the professional class. The Center for TOD (CTOD) estimates that 79 percent of U.S. households living in TODs by 2025 will be childless. Can TODs be kid-friendly? This can occur by replacing surface parking with communal gardens, playgrounds, tot-lots, and open space. Shrinking parking’s footprint reduces heat-island effects and water pollution from oil-stained run-off into streams. It also helps recharge groundwater, allowing greener and healthier gardens and play areas. Such car-restricted settings... https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9w1646rp Mon, 26 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Cervero, Robert Sullivan, Cathleen https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6c8409kv Connecting Cairo to the Nile: Renewing Life and Heritage on the River https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6c8409kv Tue, 6 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Marzion, Rachael Kondolf, Mathias Mozingo, Louise Gohar, Amir https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6bc3h5rz "Hidden" Density: The Potential of Small-Scale Infill Development https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6bc3h5rz Tue, 6 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Chapple, Karen https://escholarship.org/uc/item/14g629vv Kid-Friendly TODs https://escholarship.org/uc/item/14g629vv Tue, 6 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Cervero, Robert Sullivan, Cathleen