Addressing Canada Housing and Transit Planning Mismatch A Call for Integratio
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The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has highlighted the pressing issue of housing and transportation planning in Canada, emphasizing the need for better integration of the two. Currently, these two critical aspects of urban life are planned separately, leading to a mismatch between housing development and transit infrastructure. This divide particularly affects lower-income individuals who heavily rely on public transit. CUTA's president, Marco D'Angelo, asserts that housing and transit are intertwined and that their solutions must also be interconnected to address the affordability crisis and housing shortage that impact Canadians.
CUTA's study advocates for a more integrated approach, suggesting that better coordination between housing and public transit infrastructure planning could yield transit-oriented development opportunities. The report points out that the existing approach often leads to new housing developments lacking sufficient transit services or new transit projects without the necessary residential density to boost ridership and make the most of transit investments. By aligning housing and transit planning more effectively, Canadian cities could create more sustainable and accessible urban environments that benefit everyone, especially those who depend on public transportation and struggle with housing affordability.
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