09/05/2024

Village of Homewood Transit-Oriented Development Plan

Healthy & Active Community

What I really liked about this plan was its readability. The plan is written in a way that effectively provides community context, explains the issue, and discusses ways to solve the issue.

This TOD plan did a great job of looking at the positive attributes as well as areas that need improvement within their downtown area and incorporates community input to develop an implementation plan.

The plan engaged a multitude of people through steering committees and pop-ups, and implemented recommended practices of compensating people for their time and intellectual property. The plan did a great job of going to the people these downtown changes and guidelines would impact the most through those pop-up events.

Members of the public were able to participate in engagement events including at community events and a pop-up at a local bicycle shop. Meeting people where they are already going is a great way to engage those who may otherwise not participate in a public meeting.

Download the plan here.

60 pedestrians and cyclists attended the plan pop-up at GoodSpeed Cycles on a cold Saturday morning in February. That demonstrates a good level of interest from the community in sharing their ideas and supporting this plan.