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Liberating Cities from Cars
Examining models of progress toward restrictions on the use and storage of automobiles from urban areas around the world.
Five Great Ways To Repurpose Parking Lots During the Pandemic
If there’s one thing America definitely doesn’t need any more of, it’s parking lots — and during COVID-19, communities across the U.S. are seizing that under-utilized asphalt for …
San Diego's parking reforms could increase the cost of renting or buying a home
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Licensed Real Estate Broker Mark Powell joined KUSI to discuss the impact of San Diego’s parking reforms. The parking reforms allows builders to develop units without parking to lower housing costs. San Diego City Council voted to reform parking to help reduce traffic and increase housing affordability. Categories: Good Morning San Diego, In Studio Guests
One Line of Your Zoning Code Can Make a World of Difference
Sandpoint, Idaho eliminated its downtown parking minimums 10 years ago. Since then, at least four projects that could not otherwise have happened have brought new vibrancy and economic productivity to downtown.
Manhattan Panel to DOT: Use Curbside Space for More Than Just Parking
It’s a trend! Another Manhattan community board has demanded that the DOT figure out how to reallocate curb space so that roadways are not such a chaotic, unsafe mess.
800-stall parking garage proposed in North Loop next to Mpls. Federal Reserve
Parking has become tight in the North Loop area as the number of surface lots has dwindled.
People Over Parking
There is an evolving understanding that urban lifestyles are changing, traditional parking ratios are outdated, and too much supply can be as harmful as too little.
Planners reevaluate parking requirements for affordable housing
Parking, and why affordable housing is so complicated
New parking garage in downtown Coeur d’Alene opens Tuesday
A new parking garage in downtown Coeur d’Alene opens Tuesday, providing about 350 paid parking spaces.
Berkeley proposal calls for eliminating police from traffic and parking enforcement
A Berkeley City Council member proposed shifting traffic and parking enforcement from the Police Department to unarmed civil servants in a first-of-its-kind measure put forth Monday, the same day the mayor proposed slashing the city’s police budget by $9.2 million.
Pittsburgh on verge of ending some off-street parking minimums, but advocates say banning curb-cuts is necessary too
In March, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto introduced a bill that would change the Pittsburgh city zoning code to end the current requirement that new single-family...
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De Blasio to Streetsblog: ‘I Want to Lighten the Burden on Car Owners’
“Guess what, Gersh, a lot of people still have cars,” the mayor said sarcastically.
Parking Requirements Gave Me a Haircut
By Neil Heller with Cary Westerbeck Neil is an urban planner at Neighborhood Workshop in Portland, Oregon and faculty of the Incremental Development Alliance. Currently sporting an 80-day…
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Mayor Karácsony Proposes Progressive Parking Fee System for Downtown Budapest
Mayor Karácsony proposed the introduction of a progressive parking fee system for downtown Budapest that would make the first 15 minutes free of charge.
Bay Area Polling Confirms: Voters Prefer Progressive Funding for Transportation
Op-ed: Polling makes it clear: Those who can pay more, should.
Bill to Incentivize Bike Parking in New Housing Moves to Senate
A.B, 3153 would allow housing developers who provide parking for either bikes or car-share in new buildings to reduce car parking requirements
‘Parking Bomb’ Coming to Downtown San Jose
Even when developers build transit-oriented development, sometimes they don’t get it
Miami Dolphins can’t play yet, so Hard Rock stadium is opening a drive-in theater
Despite the fact that you are literally dying to see Tua Tagovailoa throw a pass wearing the aqua and orange, the Miami Dolphins can’t play football to entertain you right now.
Valley of the Sun-Drenched Parking Space
Despite ample research on many impacts of abundant parking, to date little attention has focused on potential significant consequences for urban heat.
Portland's new business program will permit in-street commerce
“Plans… are in full swing. We are designing a permit process that will allow not just restaurants but bars, retail, and personal service businesses to access the right-of-way.”— Margaux Weeke, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s office The food scene in Portland needs no introduction, but it does need more space. For restaurant, coffee shop and food cart Read More »
Philly is making it easier to turn your block into a place for play this summer
Every summer, Philly residents can apply for permits to turn their block into a playground for kids, no cars allowed. This year, the rules are changing.
Berkeley Will Fully Close Its Streets to Create Giant Outdoor Dining Rooms
Berkeley is moving fast to expand outdoor dining
The Largest Parking Lots in the World
The largest parking lot in the world has nearly 20,000 places, and can be found at the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Canada.
Will Edmonton Be the First Major Canadian City to Eliminate Parking Minimums?
Minimum parking requirements are expensive, waste space, and waste opportunities. Edmonton seems poised to do something about it.
The ‘Al Fresco Economy’: Restaurants Want to Start NYC’s Revival — All They Need is Space
“This could be the best block party in the history of New York, but if we don’t get this right in the next three months, there will be a complete collapse of the tax base of the city,&#…
The City of Dallas Will Launch a Temporary Parklet Program Next Week
You might be seeing parking space–sized seating areas pop up outside of restaurants, cafes, and more all over the city.