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Churchill: Downtown Albany has problems. Parking isn't one of them.
At the recent Albany mayoral debate sponsored by CBS6, moderator Tom Eschen asked candidates how to address the "problem" of parking in downtown Albany.
Boston’s Streets Cabinet and Innovation and Technology Cabinet are building a digital map of Boston’s kerb network to improve kerb management and parking.
Bremerton Ponders Ending Parking Mandates to Spur Housing
# Next Monday, the Bremerton Planning Commission will vote on a reform that could go as far as ending parking mandates citywide. The policy has mostly seen smooth sailing, outside of Commissioner Richard Tift’s proposal to exempt low-density residential zones that compose 80% of all land available for housing.
The Answer To The Housing Crisis Might Be In Your Local Abandoned Mall
A lack of affordable homes has led to a nationwide housing crisis, but the solution to this widespread problem could be hiding in defunct shopping malls.
West Hollywood Council Approves Controversial Housing Reform Package
In a 4-1 vote at a regular West Hollywood City Council meeting on Monday, May 5, the Council approved a sweeping housing reform ordinance aimed at accelerating residential development—despite vocal opposition from residents concerned about displacement, loss of oversight, and changes to neighborhood character. The ordinance, spearheaded by Councilmember John Erickson, seeks to streamline approvals
NC lawmakers weigh parking lot reforms that would impact stormwater runoff
A proposed North Carolina bill would ban toxic pavement sealants and limit parking mandates. Lawmakers removed a section that would have scaled back local stormwater rules for redevelopment.
City opposition spells end to 'Yes to Homes' zoning reform bills
For a second year, opposition from Minnesota cities appears to have helped kill bipartisan legislation that sought to reform city zoning and remove barriers to building homes.
Parking in downtown Raleigh to get more expensive for visitors and state employees
NC state employees will pay more for parking and lose reserved spots in downtown Raleigh NC. Visitors will be charged for public parking on nights and weekends.
New research from Waymo shows self-driving cars hugely reduce crashes and injuries compared to human drivers. Robot vehicles may be the future of safer roads.
AI-powered cameras gave out nearly 10,000 tickets along L.A. bus routes
In a one month period, artificial-intelligence-assisted cameras mounted on Los Angeles Metro buses generated nearly 10,000 citations for parking violations.
This Parking Bill Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis — Streetsblog USA
Washington state just passed a package of reforms that could juice housing production and get landlords to give non-drivers a break on their rent. But will other states go even further?
House passes bill reducing parking requirements for housing developments
The New Hampshire House passed a bill Thursday to prevent cities and towns from requiring more than one parking space per housing unit, a move intended to ease burdens on developers and encourage more housing.
Building parking garages for people, not just cars
Modern parking garage design transcends its utilitarian roots. It’s no longer enough to build structures that merely house vehicles; they must be designed with people in mind ...
New Fells Point parking restrictions spark pushback: ‘Already difficult enough’
Residents and business owners in a Baltimore neighborhood said new late-night parking restrictions could drive away customers in the popular nightlife area.