Recognizing the obstacle to redevelopment and livability presented by its outdated parking requirements, Cincinnati leaders have reduced parking minimums in the central business district and historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, reports Randy Simes.
Pleas by urban advocates to reform Cincinnati's outdated parking policies have found a welcome reception within the city's leadership, as "an amendment to the city’s zoning code that eliminates parking requirements for many residential developments and substantially reduces them for others," was approved by Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory (D) earlier this month.
“The goal of the ordinance is to encourage development in the urban core by permitting developers to determine their own parking needs for downtown developments,” explained [city council member Yvette] Simpson, who is vice chair of council’s Livable Communities Committee.
“This ordinance will encourage private investment by reducing the amount of government regulation,” she continued. “This also encourages a walkable, pedestrian-friendly urban core, which is more attractive to residents and visitors.”
FULL STORY: City tosses out residential parking requirements
Downtown Cincinnati: Parking Not Required
The Cincinnati City Council voted this week to eliminate parking requirements in vast swaths of the downtown urban core.
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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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