TOD NEIGHBORHOODS
The City’s TOD efforts started in 2007 with neighborhood planning around each of the rail stations under City jurisdiction. Following adoption of the TOD plans by the City Council, new mixed-use zoning and a special district are being incorporated around these same stations. Other items, such as short-term action plans and catalytic projects, are also being carried out as part of implementing the TOD plans. Extensive community outreach and input has been integral to these efforts. In addition to market studies for each TOD neighborhood, a corridor-wide market study holistically analyzed the extent to which land uses could materialize.
what is a TOD neighborhood?
A TOD neighborhood is the area surrounding a rail station. The neighborhood TOD plan pertaining to the area around a particular rail station defines the TOD neighborhood by map, which generally extends out around one-half mile from the station. Each neighborhood TOD plan covers anywhere from one to three station areas, depending on similar characteristics.
what is a neighborhood TOD plan?
A neighborhood TOD plan defines the vision and necessary actions for how each TOD neighborhood will grow around rail transit. TOD plans are customized to each neighborhood, but several key items are addressed in every plan: land use; circulation and parking; urban design; historic and cultural resources; affordable housing and gentrification; healthcare and other relevant community services/facilities; flood hazards; pedestrian amenities; and public investments.
TOD NEIGHBORHOODS AND RAIL STATION AREAS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A: All TOD plans have been adopted by the City Council. More information about each TOD plan is available on it’s TOD neighborhood page.
A: The City is working to ensure that growth in the rail corridor proceeds in concert with the visions and goals of each rail station community. Neighborhood TOD plans have been designed to guide new development and plan for improved accessibility near the stations.
A: The TOD plans were developed through consultants to the City and incorporated extensive community engagement throughout, including public workshops, stakeholder meetings, and community surveys. Each TOD plan provides a summary of the outreach process and how it informed the respective plan. This and related material is avaial available on the neighborhood TOD pages.
A: Once a TOD plan is adopted by the City Council, the focus turns to implementing its various recommendations, in order to carry out the vision. New TOD zoning and forming a special district comprise the most significant recommendations, while others may include public works projects and more detailed planning.
A: The rail line is currently projected to open in phases. Phase 1 opened on June 30, 2023 and includes the East Kapolei, Waipahu, Aiea-Pearl City, and Hālawa neighborhoods. Phase 2 is estimated to open a few years later and will include the Airport area and a portion of the Kalihi neighborhood. Phase 3 is much more tentative due to utility relocation issues and will include the remaining Kalihi, Downtown, Kakaako, and Ala Moana neighborhoods. For the more information concerning the rail, visit the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s website at www.honolulutransit.org
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