Getting rid of parking requirements is being considered in Bend, with advocates arguing fewer requirements lead to a more sustainable and affordable future and opponents arguing no requirements will cause

Value capture policies make sense when land is upzoned, but for parking it's different. Tying value capture to parking reductions amounts to "double dipping," with a lose-lose-lose result: less housing, higher rents, and more parking.

Amid scandals, setbacks, and few incentives for developers, the city admits it needs to make changes. Now it's time to see whether they finally happen.