District centers are mixed-use, high-density core areas served by public transit.

Densities in transit-oriented districts are normally greatest in the district center – the 400-meter (¼ mile) radius surrounding a transit station.

District center Characteristics (Employees, Housing Units, Floor area ratio):

Core

  • employees: 500/ha (200/ac)
  • housing: 125-185/ha (50-75/ac)
  • FAR: 3.0

Center

  • employees: 185/ha (75/ac)
  • housing: 60-100/ha (25-40/ac)
  • FAR: 1.0 to 2.0

Village

  • employees: 185/ha (75/ac)
  • housing: 60-100/ha (25-40/ac)
  • FAR: 1.0 to 2.0

At least 40% of a mixed-use district center has ground floor retail, restaurant, commercial and/or personal services.

Note: ha = hectare, ac = acre.