Parking

San Francisco’s parking garages are as empty as they’ve ever been. It's bad for the city in terms of traffic, shopping and funding its troubled Muni system.

"This is a unique opportunity to explore the feasibility of repurposing space in a parking garage."

In several New Jersey cities, eliminating parking requirements has boosted local businesses.

The bill is part of a suite that came out of the work of the state’s Commission on Housing Affordability and has broad support from municipalities, developers, Realtors and the governor’s office.

Reducing parking isn’t just about easing traffic—it’s about building better cities. By implementing smart parking policies, eliminating parking minimums, and adopting land use regulations aligned with TOD principles, developing countries can create more livable, dynamic, and equitable cities where people walk to most destinations and use public transport for the rest. Charging for parking, integrating public transport, and rethinking the design of urban spaces can all make a substantial difference. For cities looking to reduce congestion and promote local economies, fewer parking lots and more focus on public spaces are the way forward.

The City Council's ultimate approval of Mayor Adams’s "City of Yes" rezoning was political meat-grinding at its best, but somewhat tasty in the end.

More than 50 vehicles are trapped in the structure while officials determine next steps.

The Austin City Council amended the city’s parking codes during a Feb. 13 meeting to prohibit cars from parking in bike lanes. The city made the changes after bicyclists expressed safety concerns during the meeting over cars parked in bike lanes. Previously, city regulations allowed vehicles to park in bike lanes unless there was a...

# Seattle could meet its 30% tree canopy goal much quicker by converting a quarter of its 500,000 on-street parking spaces. The paving to planting conversion would convey many benefits, cooling neighborhoods and absorbing runoff.

In a new report, Massachusetts' Commission on Unlocking Housing Production is calling for a ban on single-family zoning, no more parking minimums and reduced lot size requirements, among other ideas to address the state's housing shortage.

We want our cities and towns to be welcoming, pleasant places where people enjoy coming and spending their time. Connecticut, along with much of New England, takes great pride in […]

# Though it was amended to exclude cities with less than 20,000 residents, Senate Bill 5184 still represents one of the most robust statewide parking reform packages to move forward in any state. It now must pass the House.

Even after the city greatly reduced parking mandates in the City of Yes initiative, parking is still at the center of many debates about new housing.

The local government of Budapest's Erzsébetváros (VII. district) implemented a significant parking fee increase for residents starting 1st January.

It’s unclear if the cities will band together to sue the state over the new laws, even as implementation deadlines loom.

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Parking regulations impose unnecessary restrictions on adding new housing. Many cities recognize this problem but struggle with how to address it effectively. Dubuque, Iowa, offers a real-world example of both the problems and an effective response.

Multifamily residential buildings with multiple floors are common in South Korea. These buildings usually have pilotis—support structures like pillars that elevate the building, creating an open ground floor generally used for parking vehicles. These piloti parking spaces are often risky to navigate for pedestrians and residents due to limited visibility, unclear boundaries between adjacent areas, and poor management. For instance, these spaces have blind spots that criminals could exploit, which induces fear among people.

A plan from city hall to eliminate the requirement that developers build a set number of off-street parking spaces received its most recent public hearing.

Washington Housing Bills to Watch in 2025

One lawmaker's efforts to pass legislation regarding the housing shortage in Oklahoma were shut down this week.Representative Mickey Dollins, D-OKC, filed seve

Advocates say parking reform in Austin has contributed to lower housing costs.

He took a dry topic and made it entertaining, capturing the attention of policymakers and influencing the way cities are built.

A proposal to change the Dallas parking code was discussed in a meeting on Tuesday night. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us more.

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By-law No. 2016-249 reduces and in some cases eliminates the minimum number of parking spaces required for development in the inner-urban area and near rapid...