In this multi-part series, we join an analysis of a novel database of municipal zoning reform efforts across the United States with an argument for the necessity of a tenant-inflected zoning reform, as a method and approach to ground future zo
In Montreal, SUV Drivers Must Pay Hefty New Fees to Park
Oversized vehicles are devouring street parking spaces in the Canadian city. So one borough’s mayor is fighting back with bigger fees for hefty trucks and SUVs.
Daily Dirt: NYC Developers Eye End of Parking Mandates
The city is zeroing in on an overlooked contributor to the housing crisis. We’re talking about parking minimums, which have been a thorn in New York City developers’ side since the 1950s. Parking garages drive up the cost of their projects but usually don’t produce a return, so developers have to charge more for their […]
Op-Ed: Boost Seattle’s Growth Plan to Solve the Housing Crisis - The Urbanist
The path forward is clear: a revised and ambitious Comprehensive Plan that should reform zoning rules and housing policies to allow more homes of all shapes and sizes; and incentivize affordable housing and homeownership.
Free parking in downtown Paso Robles is here to stay as council repeals paid parking program
At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, members voted 5-0 to repeal the paid parking program after around 2,400 signatures were presented to the city in April.
Councillor wants Ottawa to explore sliding scale for parking ticket fines based on income, vehicle value
Coun. Shawn Menard has asked city of Ottawa staff to examine a "sliding scale for parking fines that is geared to income, or other potential proxies for ability to pay."
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.
Who Hates a Hot Dog? Parking Mandates Ban a Beloved Food Truck
Do you have a favorite food truck? These micro businesses are often features of their communities, and they represent an important stage of incremental development. But strict zoning laws can put these businesses at risk. Hot Dog House FL learned this the hard way when parking mandates evicted them
Old Town’s first new building project has more than double the number of homes and less parking than the city’s old code would have allowed. The rest of the city might follow suit.
Colorado Reducing Housing Costs by Removing Parking Mandates
DENVER – Colorado lawmakers passed important legislation today that will reduce the cost of housing, expand housing options near transit, curb urban sprawl, and encourage more sustainable transportation options. Passage of HB-1304 Minimum Parking Requirements removes minimum parking requirements for...
Zoned Out: How Oklahoma Zoning Laws Contribute to the Housing Crisis - Oklahoma Watch
In Oklahoma’s three largest cities, single-family zoning regulations create obstacles for affordable housing development. As Tulsa and Oklahoma City budget large influxes of tax dollars for housing, some policymakers recommend reconsidering zoning laws.
Battle brewing between city, Toronto Parking Authority over revenue | CBC News
A battle is brewing between the City of Toronto and one of its own agencies over how to share 10s of millions of dollars in profit generated by publicly-owned parking lots.