To reclaim downtowns from traffic, require developers to offer strategies for cutting car use
Parking consumes 20% or more of prime locations in many U.S. downtowns. George Rose/Getty ImagesThe U.S. has a car-centric culture that is inseparable from the way its communities are built. One striking example is the presence of parking lots and garages. Across the country, parking takes up an estimated 30% of space in cities. Nationwide, there are eight parking spots for every car. The dominance of parking has devastated once-vibrant downtowns by turning large areas into uninviting paved spac