Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a policy of encouraging dense housing and amenities within walking distance of frequent and high-quality transit.

As of 2022, Pittsburgh does not offer a TOD zoning district and multi-unit residential buildings are only permitted on 37% of land area located within a half-mile of a transit station. Upzoning parcels around fixed guideway stations would support TOD and encouragethe creation of high-density, walkable, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development, including multi-unit residential, around transit stations.

Some city partners, like Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), have shared research and findings about the potential opportunities for TOD. In 2016, PRT published its own Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines, and in 2021 finished a Five-Year Evaluation of TOD in Allegheny Countyive-Year Evaluation of TOD in Allegheny County.

What's Next for TOD?

The Department of City Planning will be initially targeting rezoning around the following transit stations at: Herron Station, South Hills Junction, and Sheraden Station.

Herron Ave

Herron Station: Share your thoughts!

Provide any questions or comments on Transit-Oriented Development around Herron Station

South Hills Junction

South Hills Junction: Share your thoughts!

Provide any questions or comments on Transit-Oriented Development around South Hills Junction.

Sheraden

Sheraden Station: Share your thoughts!

Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on this suite of proposed amendments to the zoning code. The EngagePGH public comment period for these amendments has closed. If you are still interested in giving feedback, please consider providing testimony at the December 10th Planning Commission hearing at 2 PM. (Please note the hearing starts at 2 PM, but there are other items on the agenda.) You can view instructions on how to provide testimony at this link: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Business-Development/Planning/Commissions-and-Boards/Planning-Commission. If the Planning Commission approves these amendments, this EngagePGH page will re-open for additional comments before City Council reviews them in early 2025.