Supporters of the measure say it would contribute to economic development and make local development more affordable.
The city of Dallas could eliminate parking minimums, following in the footsteps of Austin and other cities, as part of an effort to improve land use efficiency, boost economic activity, and reduce the cost of new construction. A City Planning Commission committee voted unanimously in January to abolish minimum parking requirements, paving the way for approval by the city council.
As Ben Swanger explains in D Magazine, “Backers of eliminating parking requirements here in Dallas say the change will create a more walkable and affordable city. Areas of high demand and low availability would be able to add new dining and other concepts at sites that would not have been possible under existing guidelines.”
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Dallas Considers Nixing Parking Requirements
According to one local official, Dallas projects routinely build 20 to 30 percent more parking than they need, driving up the cost of housing and leading to unsustainable land use patterns.
Dallas Council Memo Suggests Ending Parking Requirements
City staff were asked to evaluate the potential for reducing parking and eliminating or altering minimum parking requirements.
Parking Reform Yields New Housing
As more cities eliminate or reduce their minimum parking requirements, the impact on housing supply is coming into focus.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
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Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
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