Tod talk email format

🌇 The United Nations projects that by 2050, over two thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. Increasing population growth in cities brings with it a slew of challenges, among the most significant of which is urban sprawl. Across Canada, the issue of urban sprawl is becoming increasingly pertinent and in light of forecasted population growth, finding solutions to this complex problem has become paramount for Canadian municipalities. 🇨🇦 The TOD Talk is a public meeting of top urban planners, development professionals and policy officials from the Greater Montreal Area. Panelists will provide a unique perspective on the future of Transit-Oriented-Development in Montreal and discuss its merit as the solution to Montreal’s pressing urban sprawl problem. The discussion is open to the general public. Come to learn, listen and watch this pressing urban issue discussed in real time. It will be a dynamic discussion surrounding major urban issues, addressing questions from the audience and some fun trivia! 📆 Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 ⏰ 6:30PM 📍 1395 René-Lévesque Blvd W About Transit-Oriented-Development: 🚆 Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a city-planning method that is predicated upon new development in urban regions happening within a close proximity of major transit networks. It has been touted as a potential solution to issues like urban sprawl. TOD has gained significant traction and is now a key concept in the primary planning documents for Metropolitan Montreal. TOD advocates laud its twofold function, as it helps to reduce congestion, as well as CO2 emissions. TOD concerns the future of Montreal’s development. In the face of a climate crisis, growing population and continually unsustainable suburban development Montreal’s decision makers have turned to TOD for a solution.