New Orleans city leaders want more 'transit-oriented' neighborhoods; Here’s what that means | Local Politics | nola.com
Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration is studying how to use a coming redesign of New Orleans' public-transportation system to create housing, retail and public amenities along new transit routes in the
Culdesac in Tempe, Arizona, a model community that combines urbanism with technology, is demonstrating an untapped demand for car-free living. Opticos Design won a merit award in the Emerging Projects category of CNU's 2021 Charter Awards.
Multimodal-friendly Shoal Creek residences in the works
A new residential building that embraces multimodality is in the works for downtown Austin. Plans for Shoal Cycle, an infill redevelopment at 812 West 11th Street, were submitted to the city on Monday and include a request for a height increase.
End Central Planning for Parking - Marginal REVOLUTION
Donald Shoup’s Letter in support of California’s AB 1401 which deregulates parking is a marvel; funny, incisive, economically informed. Brilliant. California has been waiting for AB 1401 for a long time. In 2005, the American Planning Association published The High Cost of Free Parking, an 800-page book in which I argued that minimum parking requirements […]
Commentary: What do parking requirements have to do with affordable housing? – Streetsblog Denver
When I entered the affordable housing world, one thing I didn’t count on was how many projects across Denver don’t even pass the visioning stage. There are a variety of reasons for this, mainly rev…
How restrictive zoning shut the middle class out of Greenwich, Conn.
Nick Abbott examines Greenwich, Conn., where the effects of restrictive zoning policies are particularly pronounced across the town’s segregated neighborhoods, its racially imbalanced schools, and its sky-high property values
Opinions differ on changes to Emerald Isle beach parking
Changes to paid parking in one Crystal Coast town are catching the attention of those in eastern North Carolina. NewsChannel 12's Megan Scarano recently reported on the Emerald Isle parking changes, and she was at Tuesday's commissioners' meeting when the topic was discussed. In the meeting, officials said that over the past two weeks, people have spent an average of $5 to $6 on paid parking.
Managing the Urban Curb Will Require Good Data, Innovation
Once an overlooked part of the urban landscape, the curb is now considered hot real estate in many cities. The demands of delivery services, ridesharing and micromobility have cities re-examining how they manage their assets.
South Burlington minimum parking requirements eliminated
The city of South Burlington no longer has minimum parking requirements. This means that businesses, homes and living accommodations will no longer have a required minimum or maximum number of parking spaces.
California Mayors, City Councilors, Equity Leaders Endorse California AB 1401 to End Costly Parking Mandates - California YIMBY
“Affordable Housing for Humans, Not Unaffordable Parking for Cars” Mandates Add Up to $80,000 Per Parking Spot to Cost of Housing, Rent “200 Square Mile …