Transit-oriented development is development that localises itself entirely within walking distance of transit, with the direct aim of encouraging public transport usage. Research has shown that those who live within 800 metres of a transit stop are significantly more likely to use that stop, and the number of people within that 800 metres is maximised with medium and high-density living. For decades Sydney engaged in transit-adjacent development; development that is in close proximity to transit stops but fails to capitalise on it. However, Sydney is slowly learning its lesson, with suburbs such as Chatswood, Wolli Creek, Bondi Junction, Hurstville and Hornsby all excellent examples of TOD. TOD is essential in Sydney's desperate attempts to resolve the housing crisis...however, NIMBYs stand in our way, who aim to keep high-rise development from being built at any cost. What does the future hold for TOD in Sydney? Watch my video to find out.

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Links and sources:
My Excel spreadsheet documenting the public transport patronage of every Sydney suburb with a railway station against its percentage of units: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
BITRE report examining long-term habits in public transport usage across Australia: https://www.bitre.gov.au/sites/defaul...
Car dependence in Australian cities: a discussion of causes, environmental impact and possible solutions: https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/documen...
The Melbourne-based study that determined those living within 800 metres of a transit stop have increased odds of using the stop: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
The controversy around the Crows Nest metro development: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/t...