Highway Pollution Near Multifamily Homes Hurts Residents, but Zoning and Transportation Reform Could Help
New Urban research shows high-density housing in Los Angeles is disproportionately concentrated near high-traffic roads compared with single-family homes, exposing apartment residents to the adverse health effects of pollution.
These Cities Recently Passed Parking Reforms (and Yours Can Too)
We’ve assembled a guide to three towns and cities of varying sizes that have recently revised their parking regulations. That way, when you decide to pursue parking reform in your own community, you can use them as examples of how parking reform strengthens cities.
Why Americans Can't Buy the Tiny Cars That Europeans Love
Super-small urban vehicles have found a place in European and Asian cities. But in the US, federal and state rulemakers seem determined to keep minicars at bay.
Seasonal meters: some towns turn off the machines half the year.
Sure, there’s a big canvas tarpaulin-like thing covering the kiosk here on the sidewalk, so it may not be entirely clear what’s underneath. But an assessment of the surrounding area should make it obvious: it’s a parking meter, and this town uses seasonal meters. And it’s late September. The town in question is Rehoboth Beach,
Can parking garages alleviate the housing and homelessness crisis?
COMMENTARY | There are hundreds of underutilized—sometimes empty—parking garages and lots across the country. They can be converted to much-needed housing.
Parking minimums: A barrier to smart growth - Smart Growth America
There are an estimated two billion public parking spots for about 280 million cars nationwide—an unprecedented waste of public space that contributes to traffic and congestion, dangerous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, and unsustainable costs for residential and commercial development. And this is not just an urban issue. Rural communities across the country also have … Continued
Toronto tribunal reduced 40% of parking ticket fines last year on appeals citing 'hardship'
More than 40 per cent of drivers appealed their parking tickets last year on the grounds of "hardship" and had their fines cancelled or reduced — a number that's far too high, one city councillor says.
Brighton & Hove City Council will be presenting a report to UK Parliament next week (week of Monday 23 September) to set out a city-wide parking plan.It follows a review of city parking, reque
Haltom City Urged to Eliminate Parking Mandates to Revitalize Business Districts - citybuzz
Haltom City, Haltom United Business Alliance, and Strong Towns work to revitalize city areas, eliminate parking minimums, and attract new businesses. Their efforts aim to create a stronger tax base and enhance citizens' quality of life.
Just north of Tokyo lies the Metropolitan Outer Area Underground Discharge Channel, a robust flood defense system. Known as 'the cathedral,' it helps manage severe rainfall and flooding exacerbated by climate change. Despite its success, rising extreme weather events necessitate upgrades and new projects to enhance Tokyo's infrastructure.
Will Indicted Mayor Adams's Bid to Eliminate Parking Mandates Survive Council Review? - Streetsblog New York City
The City of Yes is a web of interconnected policies, if the proposal to remove parking mandates is eliminated, it would change the efficacy of the plan.