City Council removes parking minimums for new developments
SPOKANE, Wash. – Businesses attempting to get permits in Spokane will no longer have to build parking to accompany their buildings. The move makes Spokane the first major city in
A Bronx Fail: Republican dons “big government” hat
The city doesn’t require multifamily developers to include fitness rooms, swimming pools or resident lounges in their buildings. But it does require them to include parking. Am I comparing apples to oranges? I think not. These amenities enhance quality of life for the people who use them but also make housing more expensive. For some […]
One way to reduce parking costs for property owners—give residents a free EV - Charged EVs
In our car-obsessed society, providing parking is a major expense for business and property owners. The Delmanor Aurora retirement home near Toronto has found an innovative way to reduce the number of parking spaces it provides to residents, while still allowing them to drive as much as they need to. In collaboration with EV rideshare... Read more »
Study: People Want to Pay for Parking Separately From Rent — Streetsblog USA
Most U.S. apartment complexes bundle the costs of parking and housing together — whether or not residents actually own a car and use that space. New research suggests that tenants might be open to a change.
Houston Street to be transformed with green spaces next month for International Park(ing) Day
Houston Street parking meter spaces will be transformed this week to celebrate International Park(ing) Day and create temporary green spaces for San Antonians and visitors to enjoy.
Council spends second half of meeting discussing parking rules
The Marshalltown city council spent approximately the second half of Monday night’s meeting returning to a familiar topic — parking rules — by passing the first reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 156 of the city code on zoning before moving into a different section of the code pertaining to parking, Chapter 72. After […]
Danish municipalities are receiving record amounts in the form of parking fees. Politicians have denied parking is being used to boost municipal finances.
Fairfax to Consider 'Parking Reimagined' Amendment to Increase Accessible Spaces
Parking reform went into effect in Fairfax County, Virginia, in January, but county officials are considering tweaks to make sure the new regulations don’t lead to a decrease in accessible spaces.
Spokane just ditched parking mandates! – RANGE Media
Cities across the US are ditching arbitrary requirements around how many parking spaces must be built with new housing, but Spokane is the first major Washington city to take the plunge. Will others follow?
Downsizing: how a senior housing complex could free up homes in tight Kodiak market
Many people waiting to get into Emerald Heights are currently living in single family homes around town and some say giving senior residents a way to downsize will create more housing options for other families.
Organizers with the nonprofit Depave have been working for years to transform a sketchy Central Eastside intersection into a car-free plaza with some much-needed green space. After many rounds of community outreach and several pop-up activation events, Depave is close to turning its vision of a permanent plaza at the intersection of Southeast Seventh Avenue and Sandy Boulevard into reality. Depave's vision for the future site. depave Nonprofit leaders are hoping to build excitement through...
Haltom City Urged to Eliminate Parking Mandates for Urban Revitalization - citybuzz
Strong Towns addresses the impact of mandatory parking minimums on urban schools, suggesting solutions to encourage development and revitalization. This news highlights the need for changes in parking regulations to create safer, more livable communities.
New Haven rehabbing parking lots to make space for new housing
Two largely underutilized parking lots, owned by the city, in the area of State Street, will be converted to roughly 450 apartments. A quarter of the apartments will be affordable.