Parking
Minnesota Legislator Proposes Parking Reform Bill
The bill would build on nationwide momentum to eliminate minimum parking requirements.
Leading Micromobility Trends for 2024: From Urban Streets to Regional Implementation
The proliferation of micromobility as a viable transportation mode offers the opportunity for cities to reimagine how they allocate public space.
Adapting the Curb for Adaptive Reuse
The rise in conversions of office buildings to housing and other uses raises questions about curb management and parking.
All We Want for the Holidays is…
Here are a dozen timely gift ideas for creating better communities.
Want Less Traffic and More Parking? Start Charging for It!
Cities often fail to effectively manage parking—and the public pays for it.
Eugene Ends Parking Minimums
In a move that complies with a state law aimed at reducing transportation emissions, Eugene amended its parking rules to eliminate minimum requirements and set maximum parking lot sizes.
Montgomery County Moves to Eliminate Parking Mandates
The council unanimously supported a proposal to remove minimum parking requirements near for developments near transit.
It’s That Time of Year: #BlackFridayParking
An annual social media project underscores just how much parking goes unused, even on the busiest shopping days.
More Affordable Housing for People, Less for Cars
Most jurisdictions have off-street parking requirements that increase motorists’ convenience but reduce housing affordability. It’s time to reform these policies for the sake of efficiency and fairness.
An Untapped Energy Source: Underground Garages
A European study measured ambient air and groundwater temperatures in underground parking garages and found that the heat generated by these structures could potentially power thousands of households.
Parking Takes up One-Quarter of Downtown Atlanta
The city’s downtown core devotes an abnormally high percentage of its historic blocks to parking.
Los Angeles Is Quietly Losing Bike Lanes
While adding new bike lanes can be a long and contentious process, removing them in favor of parking requires no public process.
Austin Ends Parking Minimums
The city approved changes called for by a May resolution that eliminate parking requirements in all neighborhoods.
Boston Could Introduce Parking Benefit Districts
The approach offers a way for cities to free up curb parking space while boosting revenue for local infrastructure.
Why Chicago Doesn’t Own its Parking Meters
More than a decade ago, the city sold control of its curb parking to private investors.
Parking Reform Pays Off With Lower Rent Costs
Research continues to show that adjusting parking requirements to align with demand can lower the cost of housing.
More Cities are Shifting to Demand-Based Curb Parking
Largely used for free car parking, urban curb space is becoming a more precious commodity.
Repurposing Parking Space With a ‘Pop-up Apartment’
A New York installation highlights how much urban space is wasted on parking.
Santa Barbara Renews Parklet Program
The city updated its pandemic-era on-street dining program with new regulations that limit the locations and design of parklets.
Opinion: More TOD in the DC Area Could Improve Both Transit and Housing
Converting underutilized parking lots to housing could make transit more accessible and housing more affordable.
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Planning for Universal Design
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Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
