‘‘Livable Communities Act of 2009’’ - MORE Definitions

LOCATION-EFFICIENT.—The term ‘‘location-efficient’’ characterizes development, housing, or neighborhoods that integrate land use, mixed-use housing and commercial development, employment, and transportation—

(A) to enhance mobility;
(B) to encourage transit-oriented development;
(C) to encourage infill development and the use of existing infrastructure; and
(D) to reduce growth in vehicle miles traveled and the transportation costs and energy requirements associated with ownership or rental of a home.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING.—The term ‘‘affordable housing’’ means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family.

COMPLETE STREET.—The term ‘‘complete street’’ means a street that enables all travelers, particularly public transit users, bicyclists, pedestrians (including individuals of all ages and individuals with disabilities), and motorists, to use the street safely and efficiently.

TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.—The term ‘‘transit-oriented development’’ means high density, walkable, mixed-use development (including commercial development, affordable housing, and market-rate housing) that is within walking distance of and accessible to one or more public transportation facilities.