Parking Today
“Free Parking” Isn’t Green
No matter how many solar panels it has, your parking garage isn’t green, and especially if you don’t charge parking.
How green is my free parking structure? Still, not very.
No matter how many solar panels it has, your parking garage isn't green, and especially if you don't charge for parking. Almost five years ago, we called out the folks at the National Renewable Energy…
Empty car parks everywhere, but nowhere to park. How cities can do better
There are thousands of empty parking spots in cities. So what can we do to make better use of this space?
No car? If you live in Madison, you still pay for parking downtown
When costs aren’t covered by those who use parking garages, the city foots the bill. Madison’s transportation department is exploring a more sustainable system.
Group proposes transforming parking structures to housing to combat homelessness in L.A.
A local group of builders and community activists say they have a creative and cost-efficient plan to get thousands of homeless people off the streets of Los Angeles and into safe spaces immediatel…
San Diego to Build Parking Garage, at $188,000 Per Spot, as Part of New East Village Park
San Diego City Council approves East Village park with $80 million price tag, 16 years after the original design
Parking the double garage would create housing choice, advocates say
Ditching double garages and easing minimum parking requirements could unlock more low-cost homes in Perth's desirable areas, planners say.
One in Three Garages Has No Car in It
You can build it, but they won’t park there.
The RiverCenter Parking Garage
Road salt eats away at concrete in multi-story parking garages in a process known as "Spalling". Salt accelerates the rate at which water gets into cracks, causing the concrete to pull away from its Rebar reinforcement. This is what happened to the River Center parking garage in downtown Saint Paul. A section of the garage ceiling recently fell onto a parked car, resulting in closure of the garage. In response, Saint Paul's new mayor, Melvin
Kushner wants to remove Monmouth Mall's parking garage. How would that affect retail?
Kushner Cos. says Monmouth Mall parking deck is unsafe.
Will Car Condos Be a Moneymaker for New York City?
Car condos are popping up in New York City, and car owners are spending as much as some people do on a house to get one. Find out more.
Who Is Trying to ‘Save Parking Structure 3’ From Becoming Affordable Housing?
Santa Monica wants to tear down an underused parking facility in the heart of downtown and replace it with affordable housing. Who could possibly be against that?
Parking Is More Important Than Homes In Santa Monica, Apparently
At least to one man who's fighting to save a parking deck
Why Would Portland Expand an Old Town Public Parking Garage When It’s Trying to Reduce Carbon Emissions?
Officials claim a new Stamford parking garage is good news for walkers and bikers. Urbanists disagree
While city and state officials celebrate the garage as a win for the city, urban planning...
Stamford's soon-to-be $81.7M, 928-spot commuter garage project gets official debut
After years of debate and more than five years after an initial deal fell through,...
Developer of the 70th & France site requests revisions to approved plan
A developer of a long-considered redevelopment site at 70th Street and France Avenue is requesting a zoning ordinance amendment, which if granted, would allow the developer to install a parking
How Oslo’s proposed parking reform could cost residents and visitors
Oslo City Council has proposed a massive shakeup to parking in the capital whereby it could potentially start charging motorists fees for leaving their cars on private land.
Modern cars are too BIG to fit in garages... causing parking chaos
Residential streets are becoming clogged with parked cars because larger modern vehicles no longer fit in garages, according to the RAC Foundation study.
WNY parking deck project has begun - Hudson Reporter
West New York’s Parking Deck Project will begin this month, the Parking Services Department announced. Phase I will entail the redevelopment of the 51st Street Lot, creating over 300 new spaces. The 51st Street Parking Lot closed on June 27 and will remain closed for about a year. The town said it “wholeheartedly understands that […]
The Parking Garage of the Future
Entrepreneurs envision a “mobility hub” that can save you a spot, help with dinner reservations and offer a place to plug in an E.V. Yes, apps are involved.
Giving new life to deserted parking garages
Cities' declining dependence on cars and commutes may point to a novel solution for the lack of affordable housing in cities, writes The Traffic Group's Wes Guckert.
City, Tesla strike deal to install 'Superchargers' at downtown parking garage | News | Palo Alto Online |
Eager to accelerate the public transition to electric vehicles, the City Council signed a deal last week with Tesla, allowing the company to install 19 vehicle chargers at the city-owned garage on Bryant Street.
Funding for Wynn Hospital parking garage called into question
Oneida County entered into an agreement with the City of Utica to share the cost of building a parking garage for the new Wynn Hospital downtown.
JC parking talks continue
Conversations about downtown Jefferson City parking went beyond a proposed new parking garage during Thursday's Public Works and Zoning Commission meeting.
City Abruptly Closes Downtown Rochester Parking Ramp
The city earlier this year sued the designer of the ramp.
Bozeman plans to address downtown parking, transportation issues
Bozeman’s Urban Renewal District received its request for over $1. 71 million from the city budget. The district incorporates the heart of downtown Bozeman, made up of businesses and homes. A big chunk of funding from the city is dedicated to building a parking garage downtown. Utility infrastructure improvements to repair things like poles, pipes and cables, and a residential incentive program to encourage affordable housing were also large budget items this year.
Jersey City Adopts Plan to Bring Mixed-Use Parking Facility to Central Avenue | Jersey Digs
The city will soon be accepting bids on a plan that aims to bring a 400-space parking garage, public plaza, and more to the main retail corridor of The Heights.
Put it in reverse
After years of heated debate and public backlash, Charlottesville City Council seems to have decided to shelve a proposed multi-million dollar downtown parking garage, opting to explore cheape...