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Parking policies are a key factor in reducing car usage and improving liveability in urban neighbourhoods, as they link transport and land use. Howeve…
How Atlanta’s Parking Requirement Changes Made Housing Development Possible
The Finley Street Cottages project was conceived as a response to these local struggles.
Councillors spar over parking and density as zoning debate flares up
City councillors split down the middle over efforts that could keep minimum parking rules in the suburbs but united behind a move that could further raise building heights, as Ottawa’s new zoning bylaw came up for debate Wednesday.
Boulder may be on track to ditch parking minimums
City Council may be inching towards eliminating parking minimums on developments
How to build apartments fit for families
In Edmonton, a move toward more flexible buildings laid out around a single set of stairs
Italian police arrest 24 suspected mafiosi over Naples parking protection racket
Suspects charged for drug and weapon offences as well as scheme in which drivers felt compelled to pay fees
City looks at further loosening residential parking requirements
The effort is part of a federally mandated review to help spur the development of residential units in Greater Sudbury
Denver proposes eliminating parking requirements for new housing developments
Finding parking in Denver is already a challenge, and now the city is considering a move that could make it even more competitive.
WA legislature passes nation-leading parking reform bill
WA legislature passes nation-leading parking reform bill
Price of parking rises steeply due to English councils’ clean-air surcharges
The AA says ‘cash-guzzling’ councils are adding clean-air levies to parking tariffs and resident parking permits
City of No: Council Member Gets More Parking, Less Housing - Streetsblog New York City
Council Member Inna Vernikov pressures developer to build more parking than housing in Sheepshead Bay rezoning.
Backlash against San Diego’s proposed parking overhaul forces city to look for compromises
The proposed change facing the most backlash is a plan to end free Sunday street parking in some neighborhoods.
Minnesota Rethinks Parking Mandates—Will Your City Keep Up?
Most cities impose strict parking regulations, which hurt local businesses, stifle development, and drain city resources. Minnesota is considering a bill that would change that.
D.C. needs housing. Why has it taken 25 years to build on this parking lot?
Neighborhood opposition has stalled plans to build homes on a Metro parking lot in Takoma, echoing problems in other communities where density is a concern.
Rep. Garcia reintroduces 'People Over Parking Act' to address housing shortage, promote walkable communities
Congressman Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) on Monday reintroduced the People Over Parking Act, a federal bill aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis by eliminating mandatory parking minimums in local zoning laws. Garcia unveiled the legislation during the first event of the Congressional Yes In
More than 1m cars sold in UK each year too big to fit typical parking space
Campaign network calls on government to prioritise smaller cars and introduce higher charges for SUV owners
Staff Puts Faith in Free Market to Sort Out Dallas Parking Policies
Council members on the Dallas Economic Development Committee are divided on the question of parking reform.
Lessons from Tokyo: the world's largest city is car free
Life in Tokyo, whether business or pleasure, revolves around trains and rail stations. Experts say that's no accident.
No, Home Depot isn't charging parking fees: April Fools' Day prank sparks rumors
Online product outlet Pro Tool Reviews published a report on April Fools' Day falsely claiming Home Depot will soon start charging parking fees.
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.
SEPTA leases Conshohocken station land for more apartments, parking
SEPTA scrapped plans for a $48 million park and ride garage near its regional rail station and instead approved a mixed-use development project lease.
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.
Understanding office-to-residential conversion | Brookings
The shift away from the five-day office work week has created an existential moment for many cities across the globe.
Bill would restrict city parking requirements in effort to reduce cost of new housing
House Bill 492 caps city zoning requirements at one parking space per unit — and bans parking requirements entirely for projects with small dwellings.
Dallas Moves Towards Urban Revitalization with Proposed Parking and Zoning Reforms
Dallas Plan Commission endorses parking reform for City Council consideration, aiming to spur urban development and walkability.
The end of downtown parking lots? Salt Lake City's proposal gains early approval
Utah's capital city is exploring a plan to encourage more parking garages while phasing out large downtown lots.
How Much Should Santa Ana Residents Pay to Park Downtown?
Santa Ana officials are struggling to decide how much they should charge residents to park downtown amid an expected budget deficit.
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.