People over parking: The U.S. cities that are reclaiming their streets
In a small but growing number of cities across the United States, parking reform is gaining momentum. How a city approaches parking could seem trivial, but it is deeply rooted in issues relating to less carbon-intensive transportation systems, encouraging green spaces and increasing access to affordable housing.
Who Hates a Hot Dog? Parking Mandates Ban a Beloved Food Truck
Do you have a favorite food truck? These micro businesses are often features of their communities, and they represent an important stage of incremental development. But strict zoning laws can put these businesses at risk. Hot Dog House FL learned this the hard way when parking mandates evicted them
Old Town’s first new building project has more than double the number of homes and less parking than the city’s old code would have allowed. The rest of the city might follow suit.
Colorado Reducing Housing Costs by Removing Parking Mandates
DENVER – Colorado lawmakers passed important legislation today that will reduce the cost of housing, expand housing options near transit, curb urban sprawl, and encourage more sustainable transportation options. Passage of HB-1304 Minimum Parking Requirements removes minimum parking requirements for...
Zoned Out: How Oklahoma Zoning Laws Contribute to the Housing Crisis - Oklahoma Watch
In Oklahoma’s three largest cities, single-family zoning regulations create obstacles for affordable housing development. As Tulsa and Oklahoma City budget large influxes of tax dollars for housing, some policymakers recommend reconsidering zoning laws.
Battle brewing between city, Toronto Parking Authority over revenue | CBC News
A battle is brewing between the City of Toronto and one of its own agencies over how to share 10s of millions of dollars in profit generated by publicly-owned parking lots.
Amsterdam parking spot goes on the market for €495,000
Parking space seems to be just as scarce and in high demand as affordable housing in Amsterdam. A garage parking spot in the Dutch capital was listed for sale on real estate platform Funda for a staggering 495,000 euros. It can also be rented for 750 euros per month, instead.
Pointless Parking Mandates Almost Killed a Food Hall in Pittsburgh
When the owners of Lawrence Hall bought the abandoned building, they had a vision of reviving it into a food hall that would support small businesses and help their community thrive. They never imagined that a few parking spots would put their dream on hold for seven years.
City of Austin bans parking in bike lanes, provides extra enforcement
The Austin City Council ratified a resolution on April 4 banning parking cars in bike lanes, along with approving enforcement of it through new means and equipment. The resolution specifically directs the city manager to adopt changes to the city’s traffic regulations and will apply to all bike lanes within city limits, except on low-speed...
ANALYSIS | Eliminating 'parking minimums' helped U.S. cities. Could it work here? | CBC News
The City of Ottawa is proposing to remove minimum parking space requirements for new developments, arguing it should make housing more affordable and stimulate new construction. Experts say that's exactly what's happened elsewhere.
If offered the choice between paid and free parking, many people would probably choose the latter. But free parking may be creating more problems than it’s worth.