Driving is a necessary evil for many people living in Central Pennsylvania. A car is necessary to get to work, to go grocery shopping or to dine at a favorite restaurant.
An emerging development trend could break that dependence. The concept, called transit-oriented development, involves putting a high-density mix of homes and businesses near train stations, major bus stops and other transit hubs. Although the idea hasn't been widely embraced in the midstate yet, a combination of factors such as high gas prices and new state programs could make TOD more common.
"Really, our development pattern is based on $1 a gallon," said Janet Milkman, president and chief executive …
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