South Korea mandates solar systems at public parking lots from late November
The South Korean government says all public parking lots larger than 1,000 square metres will be required to install solar power systems from the end of this month, as part of a nationwide policy to accelerate renewable energy adoption in urban areas.
Denver RTD initiates preliminary study of eight park-n-rides
Funded by a $400,000 assistance grant from the Build American Bureau, Denver RTD says these park-n-rides might better serve the public if converted to other uses.
Gov. Lamont (opinion): Local leaders must be part of housing solution
Gov. Lamont writes that 'by empowering local leaders, expanding affordability, and fostering collaboration, we can make home ownership' within reach in CT.
How parking spot mandates affect affordable housing in Honolulu
Parking mandates can have a large impact on affordable housing projects, according to a report by Hawaiʻi Appleseed. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo looks at the cost of building parking.
Long delay of bowling alley on Lanai suggests need for parking reform
The following commentary was first published on Oct. 30, 2025, by The Maui News under the headline “Lanai bowling alley saga shines light on county's cumbersome parking mandates."_____________Maui County lawmakers have approved a bill that clears the way for a new four-lane bowling facility in the h
Scott signs controversial Baltimore housing laws to spur growth
A suite of housing and zoning reforms, once pie-in-the-sky dreams for some advocates, are now law in Baltimore, with Mayor Brandon Scott signing four bills Monday in a City Hall ceremony.
Public-transit bailout includes public safety reform, will eliminate parking minimums - The Record
(Editor’s Note: This story was reported by Alex Harrison and Igor Studenkov for the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) The Illinois General Assembly wrapped up its fall veto session early Friday morning, extending several hours past midnight to finish votes on several major […]
Illinois legislature adopts People Over Parking Act to right-size parking requirements in transit-served areas - Streetsblog Chicago
At about 4:22 AM this morning the Illinois Senate concurred with the Illinois House on bill SB 2111, approving a revenues and reform package that will avert the Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff, structurally close budget gaps for the foreseeable future, and provide additional funding for the state’s 63 transit agencies. Among the reforms are establishing…