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The missing link between place and productivity? The impact of transit-oriented development on the knowledge and creative economy

Zandiatashbar, Ahoura; Hamidi, Shima; Foster, Nicole; Park, Keunhyun

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Authors

Ahoura Zandiatashbar

Shima Hamidi

Nicole Foster

Keunhyun Park



Abstract

Emerging research suggests that planners and policy makers should explore the expanded role Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plays in promoting innovation and economic growth. TOD station characteristics including accessibility, walkability, density, and mixed uses may create environments beneficial for creative and knowledge industries. However, the evidence linking place to productivity, as measured by firm sales volume is lacking. Using cluster analysis and Propensity Score Matching for national-level data, this research tests these relationships. Findings indicate that firms located in dense, mixed use, and walkable TODs with higher levels of activity experience increased sales. Hence, TOD and knowledge-based economic development strategies should be planned in tandem to maximize outcomes.

Citation

Zandiatashbar, A., Hamidi, S., Foster, N., & Park, K. (2019). The missing link between place and productivity? The impact of transit-oriented development on the knowledge and creative economy. Journal of Planning Education and Research, 39(4), 429-441. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X19826271

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 30, 2018
Online Publication Date Feb 27, 2019
Publication Date Dec 1, 2019
Deposit Date Jan 8, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Planning Education and Research
Print ISSN 0739-456X
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 39
Issue 4
Pages 429-441
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X19826271
Keywords transit-oriented development, knowledge economy, creative economy, sales volume, place, productivity
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/855118
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X19826271
Additional Information Additional Information : Copyright(c)2019 Reprinted by permission of SAGE publications.

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