Your thoughts on changes to parking minimums ranged from "hell no" to "absolutely" to "mixed feelings."

Cities often cling to parking requirements because Californians have come to expect abundant free parking. That comes at the expense of affordable housing.

Governor Newsom should sign A.B. 2097

In most California cities, whenever developers construct a new building, local governments force them to provide a certain amount of parking as well. These rules – minimum parking requirement…

The paper of record in Southern California is on the record in support of parking reforms.

This year, California has a unique opportunity to grapple with the consequences of one of the most misguided planning ideas: parking minimums. For

Eliminating parking minimums for new developments can lead to more affordable, accessible and inclusive housing.

California was a pioneer in minimum parking mandates, which drive up housing costs and climate emissions. Now the state is ready to lead the nation in reclaiming our cities from parking lots.

Value capture policies make sense when land is upzoned, but for parking it's different. Tying value capture to parking reductions amounts to "double dipping," with a lose-lose-lose result: less housing, higher rents, and more parking.