“They paved paradise, put up a parking lot. With a pink hotel, a boutique and a swingin' hot spot.” –Joni Mitchell, “Big Yellow Taxi.” In the late 1980s
Going car-less in L.A.: The environmental benefits and economic costs
Transportation is the largest sector of planet-warming gases, yet Americans won't let go of their cars. Autos can mean freedom, but so can leaving them behind.
Why these cities may trade parking lots for tiny houses
A new nonprofit called DignityMoves is building temporary housing for homeless people. While not a complete solution, it could go a long way toward addressing the problem.
Houston Tackles Missing-Middle Housing With Major Land Use Reform
Houston has long been a poster child for urban planning ills—but now it’s set to pass a revision of its land-use ordinances that could trigger a wave of construction for missing-middle housing.
Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements on Sunday, October 1, 2023
Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. Next event: Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Five Cities That Repealed Parking Mandates in 2023 (So Far)
In recent years, a rapidly growing number of cities across North America have begun repealing harmful, wasteful parking minimums. Here are a few highlights from the first half of 2023.
Connecticut's Top Tourist Attraction Debates Parking, Trains and Automobiles
MYSTIC — The word “parking” elicits annoyance from most every business owner in downtown Mystic who spoke recently with CT Examiner, no matter the solutions, small or large, discussed. “I’ve run this store for three years and the parking situation has pretty much gotten worse every year. Everything has gotten a little bit more difficult […]
Downtown parking lot being converted to 'Rapid Housing' for homeless
A South Downtown property where a large residential development was recently envisioned will instead become a temporary village of housing for the homeless, designed to quickly help people get off the street and back on their feet. That’s the word today from Mayor Andre Dickens’ office, which has issued an executive order to begin development of a new Rapid Housing initiative at 184 Forsyth Street, an underused parking lot in downtown’s southernmost blocks next to the Garnett MARTA station.
City of Lawrence considering changing how parking tickets are handled
Currently, Lawrence Municipal Court may issue arrest warrants for unpaid parking tickets. That could change as the city is considering moving to a new process to handle parking violations.
Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here's how communities can fight back
Cars are getting bigger on US roads, and that’s increasing pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A transport scholar identifies community-level strategies for making streets safer.
Henry Grabar is the author of a new book that explores how cheap and omnipresent parking impacts everything, including car congestion, affordable housing and local politics. On Thursday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Grabar joins The Post’s Frances Stead Sellers to discuss how parking and car culture affect the quality of life across the country.
New York Doubles Down on Congestion Pricing After New Jersey Sues - Streetsblog New York City
Gov. Hochul and other New York elected officials pushed back Friday after New Jersey sued the state and MTA to stop congestion pricing — reaffirming their commitment while taking shots at alleged environmental champion and Gasoline State Gov. Phil Murphy.
Henry Grabar is the author of a new book that explores how cheap and omnipresent parking impacts everything, including car congestion, affordable housing and local politics. On Thursday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Grabar joins The Post’s Frances Stead Sellers to discuss how parking and car culture affect the quality of life across the country.
Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here's how communities can fight back
Cars are getting bigger on US roads, and that’s increasing pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A transport scholar identifies community-level strategies for making streets safer.