Affordable & Connected Communities Summit Panel 1: ETOD and Justice - What's at Stake?

On September 10th, 2026, the first panel of the Affordable & Connected Communities Summit explored the concept of equitable transit oriented development, focusing on opportunities to advance community-engaged development near transit. Moderator: Mariia Zimmerman, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Panelists: Rodney Harrell AARP; Beth Osborne, Smart Growth America; Kim Johnson, National Low Income Housing Coalition; Sheila Somashekhar, Purple Line Corridor Coalition