Victoria says changes to parking policy 'not a war on cars'

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New bill set to clear Adelaide’s streets of parked cars and boost neighborhood appeal
The bill aims to alleviate street congestion in Adelaide, ensuring vehicles are parked in driveways, not on the road.
How Parking Day Brought This Louisiana City Back to Life
Here’s how Lafayette, Louisiana, went from a dying downtown to #6 in the country for outdoor dining.
City orders more parking for bikes and electric vehicles, fewer spots for gas-burners
Southern Ontario consultant says downtown has more than enough vehicular parking
This NJ mall now charges for 'premier parking' spots
Are you willing to pay to park at a local mall? Deptford Mall is now charging $10 for "Premier Parking" spots located close to mall entrances.
Portland abandoned its own parking policies to implement historic meter rate hikes, some extended hours
Officials said the decision was due to chronic funding shortfalls and because Portland’s on-street parking prices remain too low.
City Hall Pauses Upper West Side 'Smart Curb' Parking Reforms Amid Predictable Driver Backlash - Streetsblog New York City
DOT's nascent effort to convert 70 curbside spots on the Upper West Side from free to metered parking is on hold after drivers threw a fit.
Here’s how many parking tickets were issued during SF summer concerts
A Chronicle analysis found that parking tickets spiked in San Francisco neighborhoods around the park during various concerts this month. This map shows where.
San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops
The city has spent more than a decade debating whether to allow transit-oriented development in Bay Park, a wealthy neighborhood uphill from the $2 billion Blue Line trolley extension.
L.A. Council Committee Approves Step toward Eliminating Parking Requirements - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Off-street parking at new developments is not going away. If the city doesn't require parking, developers will still build parking.
CT shouldn’t lose its opportunity for parking reform
Arguments against parking mandates are so compelling and common sense that municipalities across the country are doing away with them.
Santa Cruz looks to tackle looming parking squeeze from new housing - Lookout Santa Cruz
A statewide prohibition on parking minimums has placed cities like Santa Cruz in a tough spot as it prepares to permit thousands of new housing units over the next five years. This means more cars but not necessarily more places to fit them. Local lawmakers are now pushing for a way to mitigate what they worry will be a parking squeeze.
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Repositioning U.S. Retail: More Malls as Mixed-Use Town Centers
As aging retail continue to evolve, one increasingly popular trend has been to redesign malls as town centers—recalling a time when such commercial districts were the heart and soul of a community. Mall–to–town center retrofits are emerging throughout the nation, especially in suburban communities, where pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use environments are highly attractive to millennials now raising families.
The LDS Church Plans a New Parking Lot Downtown. It May Not Be Legal
Property Reserve wants to demolish a downtown Salt Lake City hotel to make a parking lot for the Salt Lake LDS Temple open house.
'Completely crushing': Edmonton Chinatown says it needs more parking, not a bus lane
The lack of parking is an issue for Edmonton businesses and the board of the Chinatown BIA, who all signed a petition opposing the new lane.
'It's like being in Greece': The US neighbourhood where cars are banned
In Tempe, Arizona, Culdesac is reimagining US cities for people, not cars – and inviting travellers to explore its plazas, paseos and Mediterranean-inspired design.
Parking: The Dark Matter of the Urban Universe
Parking regulations affect our lives and communities in many, often mysterious ways. These impacts are often overlooked, resulting in bad policies. It's time to apply urban planning magic: fewer driveways and better managed public parking.
Dallas-Fort Worth Parking Infrastructure Evolves to Accommodate Rapid Population Growth - citybuzz
DFW metroplex tackles parking challenges with smart technology and policy reforms as population surges to 8.3 million. Evan Tilley of Universal Parking discusses future solutions.
Cardiff businesses fear free parking change will put customers off
Parts of Cardiff will see a reduction in free parking if proposals go ahead.
Madison, Wisconsin Considers Eliminating Outdated Parking Requirements to Foster Development - citybuzz
Cities like Haltom City are eliminating parking mandates to spur development, reduce emissions, and create more livable urban spaces. Learn how this shift impacts you.
El Paso considers easing restrictions on casitas to expand housing choices
The El Paso City Council is considering easing restrictions on ‘casitas’ and accessory dwellings, aiming to increase affordable housing options.
Downtown Roanoke’s parking dilemma
Downtown Roanoke business owners said they are facing a challenge in getting customers into their shops, and they attribute the reason to the high cost of parking.
Kansas City parking woes date back generations
Complaining about a lack of parking is a local rite of passage.
Canada Strong park pass has brought big crowds, but some question whether everyone should get in for free
Free admission to Canada's national parks this summer has helped draw visitors to the country's most popular parks, fuelling traffic jams and raising environmental concerns.
Whitehorse council votes no to parking discount for developers
Council members sparred over the move to offer a discounted parking rate to developers
Toledo City Council looks to boost housing, business by eliminating minimum parking requirements
Toledo is looking to build its housing stock and boost economic development, and to help with that, city leaders are looking at parking lots.
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Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman thrown curveball on Toronto parking: ‘No such thing as free parking’
The comment followed Gausman recently receiving a parking ticket on a city street after failing to pay at the machine because he assumed it was free.
‘Why would you take away a parking place?’: the city where anyone can build an urban oasis
Grätzloasen – low-cost, urban ‘parklets’ built by volunteers – are on the rise in Vienna as sceptics are being won over by the splash of welcome greenery and boost to community spirits
Bill 53 Would Increase Oʻahu Housing Costs - Honolulu Civil Beat
Reinstating parking mandates for developers in Honolulu means choosing cars over people and asphalt over affordability.