Colorado’s Parking Reform: The Details - Parking Reform Network
They did it! In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, statewide parking reform snuck across the finish line in Colorado. HB 1304, which eliminates many residential parking mandates in the…
People over parking: The U.S. cities that are reclaiming their streets
In a small but growing number of cities across the United States, parking reform is gaining momentum. How a city approaches parking could seem trivial, but it is deeply rooted in issues relating to less carbon-intensive transportation systems, encouraging green spaces and increasing access to affordable housing.
Evanston to study parking maximum policy - Evanston RoundTable
Some argue that parking limits would promote transit, biking and walking; free up land for housing and green spaces; and generate property tax revenue.
Does downtown Allentown have enough parking space? A reform group’s answer may surprise
The Parking Reform Network, a nonprofit that researches and advocates for parking policy changes, found 27% of the land in downtown Allentown is dedicated solely to parking. Whether that’s good or …
Colorado lawmakers seek ban on local parking requirements — drawing pushback as they aim to bolster housing
Colorado lawmakers are training their sights on reducing the housing crunch by eliminating minimum parking requirements in Denver and many Front Range cities and suburbs. But parking is a heated to…
In Trees Vs. Parking War, Washington Just Gave Trees a Leg Up - The Urbanist
A bill pushed by Bothell Rep. Davina Duerr and approved by the Washington legislature this week would prioritize trees when retention policies come into conflict with local parking mandates.
Toronto considers joining urban trend of converting public parking to housing
City staff were given provisional approval last Thursday to study the conversion potential of 74 public parking lots – about one-quarter of the city’s total
In Trees Versus Parking War, Washington Just Gave Trees A Leg Up - The Urbanist
A bill pushed by Bothell Rep. Davina Duerr and approved by the Washington legislature this week would prioritize trees when retention policies come into conflict with local parking mandates.
New Zoning Rules Shift Cities Away from Minimum Parking Requirements
With a new zoning bylaw this year expected to reduce or eliminate minimum parking requirements in new apartment buildings, the City of Ottawa may be poised to join a growing network of communities that are connecting faster access to more affordable housing with reduced dependence on car travel.
Tony Jordan and Chris Meyer: Pushing for People Over Parking
Tony Jordan of the Parking Reform Network and Chris Meyer, legislative assistant to Senator Omar Fateh, talk all things parking reform on this week’s episode of the Strong Towns Podcast.
This week's episode includes our initial introduction to the inspirational text of this podcast: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. This wonderful philosophical novel attemp…
Self-proclaimed urbanist native of Schuylkill County develops Parking Lot Map, pushes for parking reform
For some, parking reform may appear as a foreign concept, but for Schuylkill County native Thomas Carpenito, it’s been his life’s mission for the past two years.
What happens when a city wants to evolve into a more walkable, transit-friendly, and housing abundant place -- and the state government is actively opposed to all of those things (and more)? Let's take a lovely January trip to St. Pete, Florida, and explore:
- The SunRunner, St. Pete's new bus rapid transit line
- The Pinellas Trail, which stretches through St. Pete from Bay to Gulf
- The Gas Plant District, currently home to the questionably designed Tropicana Field
- Central Avenue, including the Central Arts District, the Edge District, and the Grand Central District
- The Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- and, of course, St Pete's bustling downtown, including the Pier and the farmer's market