METROpolis - Transit-Oriented Strategies for Sustainable Growth in New York City
(2025) ASBM01 20251Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract
- New York City's transportation infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping economic growth, housing accessibility, and community development. Challenges like congestion, inequitable transit access, and inefficient zoning regulations hinder sustainable urban growth as the city evolves.
Last serving passengers in 1924, the LIRR Bay Ridge Branch remains one of New York City's few freight lines today. This corridor presents a unique opportunity to improve transit connectivity in densely populated areas.
Known as the Interborough Express (IBX), this proposed transit line would utilize existing rail infrastructure to reduce costs and minimize community disruption. If implemented, the IBX would connect to multiple subway lines,... (More) - New York City's transportation infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping economic growth, housing accessibility, and community development. Challenges like congestion, inequitable transit access, and inefficient zoning regulations hinder sustainable urban growth as the city evolves.
Last serving passengers in 1924, the LIRR Bay Ridge Branch remains one of New York City's few freight lines today. This corridor presents a unique opportunity to improve transit connectivity in densely populated areas.
Known as the Interborough Express (IBX), this proposed transit line would utilize existing rail infrastructure to reduce costs and minimize community disruption. If implemented, the IBX would connect to multiple subway lines, providing a much-needed connection between Queens and Brooklyn without entering Manhattan and bringing transit access to historically underserved neighborhoods.
This thesis explores how an enhanced transit line can serve as a catalyst for maximizing capacity, accessibility, and long-term development. By leveraging Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), the project aims to strengthen economic opportunities, improve job accessibility, and expand housing availability. Additionally, it examines how zoning codes can drive future development to benefit local communities. This research identifies key opportunities in integrating sustainable infrastructure into New York City's diverse neighborhoods by analyzing transit expansion, land use policies, and equitable urban planning. The results seek to inspire policymakers, urban planners, and transportation agencies on strategies to create a more connected and inclusive city. (Less)
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- Jao, Keng Shu LU
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- ASBM01 20251
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- 2025
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- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
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- English
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- 9192707
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abstract = {{New York City's transportation infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping economic growth, housing accessibility, and community development. Challenges like congestion, inequitable transit access, and inefficient zoning regulations hinder sustainable urban growth as the city evolves.
Last serving passengers in 1924, the LIRR Bay Ridge Branch remains one of New York City's few freight lines today. This corridor presents a unique opportunity to improve transit connectivity in densely populated areas.
Known as the Interborough Express (IBX), this proposed transit line would utilize existing rail infrastructure to reduce costs and minimize community disruption. If implemented, the IBX would connect to multiple subway lines, providing a much-needed connection between Queens and Brooklyn without entering Manhattan and bringing transit access to historically underserved neighborhoods.
This thesis explores how an enhanced transit line can serve as a catalyst for maximizing capacity, accessibility, and long-term development. By leveraging Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), the project aims to strengthen economic opportunities, improve job accessibility, and expand housing availability. Additionally, it examines how zoning codes can drive future development to benefit local communities. This research identifies key opportunities in integrating sustainable infrastructure into New York City's diverse neighborhoods by analyzing transit expansion, land use policies, and equitable urban planning. The results seek to inspire policymakers, urban planners, and transportation agencies on strategies to create a more connected and inclusive city.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{METROpolis - Transit-Oriented Strategies for Sustainable Growth in New York City}},
year = {{2025}},
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