TOD or TOA? What’s the difference?

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas are an approach to land use planning that locates high-density, mixed-use development within walking distance from frequent transit services. TODs typically incorporate a variety of land uses, including residential, commercial (i.e., grocery stores and retail) and community amenities (i.e., childcare and community centres).

The City first designated the area around Moody Centre Skytrain Station in 2017 as a TOD area to create a complete, liveable, and sustainable community near the frequent transit service.

Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA) are a provincial designation around selected transportation hubs to increase density near rapid transit, adopted in 2023.

While incorporating the spirit of a TOD – to create complete, liveable, and sustainable communities near the frequent transit service – TOAs also set regulations linked to height and densities around transit centres.

The City designated the TOAs for Moody Centre and Inlet Centre stations on June 25, 2024. The provincial Moody Centre TOA (External link)encompasses the City's Moody Centre Station TOD Area.