
Parking
Less lots, more walks: Utah ‘parking reform’ bill could mean less parking near transit stations
A Utah legislator is planning to introduce a bill that would forbid cities from having minimum parking requirements near transit stations in an effort to improve walkability and reduce housing costs.
Affordable housing bills move out of committee, but not without changes
A key committee of the General Assembly advanced legislation Wednesday that would require municipalities to open more affordable housing -- or face consequences -- but gutted another controversial bill that would have allowed multi-family housing to be developed near train stations without special approval from local officials.
Parking minimums hold developers back: Examining the impact of TOD ordinances – Streetsblog Chicago
Comparing the amount of parking included in projects on transit-friendly land before and after the passage of Chicago’s TOD ordinances shows developers are often glad to build less parking if…
Parking Requirements: Falling by the Wayside in Many Cities
Minimum parking rules have driven up costs and made it more difficult to build affordable housing, experts say.