Transit-Oriented Developments

Affirmative Investments describes a great project as one that is vibrant, livable, compact and convenient. Transit-oriented developments are known to increase foot traffic through local business districts, create more stable property values, and reduce traffic congestion and pollution – making for more prosperous and healthy communities.

According to Senior Project Manager Tara Mizrahi, “Transit-oriented development means more walking, more community interaction. All of those things not only help from a straight financial perspective but, some argue, can also lead to a healthier lifestyle and a stronger sense of community.”

Affirmative has constructed a number of highly-regarded transit-oriented developments in Massachusetts. Read more about these projects and how we are helping communities to balance the need for new housing—affordable housing in particular—against concerns about growth and sprawl by clicking on the examples on the left.