DDA approves transit oriented development policy

The DDA on Monday approved its transit-oriented development (TOD) policy which is focussed on development taking place around a transit corridor.The decision was taken in the urban body's Authority meeting at Raj Niwas here chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal, also chairman of the DDA. TOD consists of a variety of high-density, mixed-use, mixed-income buildings, within a short distance of a rapid public transport network, set in a public realm that encourages more people to use public transport. The Authority approved the TOD policy which is focussed on development around or along a transit node or corridor, and facilitates complete ease of access to that transit facility, thereby inducing people to walk, cycle and use public transportation over personal modes of transport, the DDA said in a statement.