Time and time again, we hear that we're living in an "urban renaissance." People are moving back into the cities, and cities are once again building the things that people want. But where should they go? In an age of congested freeways and greenhouse gas emissions, gentrification and concentrated poverty, suburban sprawl and all sorts of inequality, where is the best place to build, to live, to walk, and to shop? One answer has been touted to address all those problems: near public transit.

In this episode, we define, describe, and debate "transit-oriented development" with Seva Rodnyansky.

Mr. Rodnyansky is a Ph.D. candidate in public policy and management at USC Price.