How eliminating underground parking is helping the climate
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we see what happens when cities drop rules about how many parking spaces developers need to build, see how the north and south poles are breaking records together, and learn why a Quebec town is taxing people who don't have a tree in their yard.
How the Trump administration is targeting green transportation in blue states
The Department of Transportation has threatened to pull funding for high-profile climate-friendly projects in California, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Parking chaos and no toilet paper: An inside look at the federal return-to-office
In Federal News Network's latest return-to-office survey, nearly 80% said "none of the above" when asked what has improved since going to work fully on-site.
Parking permit changes in Vancouver’s West End have some residents steamed
Starting in May, the single West End parking permit zone is being divided into three, something some residents say is unfair given they pay the highest fees in the city.
In a shift, Senate passes string of bills overriding local zoning barriers to housing
As state senators clashed over the best way to increase New Hampshire’s housing supply Thursday, much of the debate hinged on a preference: the carrot or the stick.
North Carolina legislation aims to change rules around parking minimums
House Bill 369 would do away with minimum parking requirements, typically set by municipalities. The original goal of the measure was to reduce runoff into p...
House Committee Waters Down Parking Reform Bill to Placate Local Opposition
# Issaquah Rep. Victoria Hunt added long implementation timelines and additional exemptions to Washington's parking reform bill as it passed out of Local Government Committee on Friday. Bill sponsors still tout the policy's significant potential to reduce costs for homebuilding.
Small Single-Stairway Apartment Buildings Have Strong Safety Record
Policymakers could increase the supply of multifamily housing in their states and localities by revising outdated building codes that require more than one stairway in small apartment buildings. If enough states and cities enacted this simple change, it could reduce the nationwide shortage of multifamily housing.
North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill targeting parking lots - WCCB Charlotte's CW
The bipartisan-supported bill aims to remove parking minimum requirements and toxic pavement sealants while updating guidance on how to manage run-off and floodplains.
Denver wants to repeal parking mandates citywide. This will help the city fight the housing crisis by reducing the costs and regulatory hurdles of development.