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Considerations in Assessing the TOD Potential of Intermodal Center Sites

Factors Affecting TOD Potential

Highly Supportive
of TOD
( )

Somewhat Supportive
of TOD
( )

Not Supportive
of TOD
( )

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

Pedestrian Environment

Highly Supportive

Current and Planned Transit Services

Not Supportive

Mix of Land Uses

Highly Supportive

Household Densities

Somewhat Supportive

Employment Densities

Somewhat Supportive

Available or Underutilized Properties for Development

Not Supportive

Ongoing Development Activity

Highly Supportive

 

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